The curtain will come down on the Guinness ‘Greatest of the Streets’ East Coast Demerara zone Saturday evening at the Haslington Market Tarmac with exhilarating showdowns expected in the crowning of a new champion.
Four teams remain in the pursuit of the title following the end of the quarterfinal round. Three of the four teams, Vryheid’s Lust, Liliendaal Hustlers and Non Pareil, if successful in their semi-final encounters, would be first time finalists. The other entrant Beterverwagting (BV)-A is a former champion.
Vryheid’s Lust is scheduled to face-off with BV-A with Non Pareil penciled to oppose Hustlers. The plate section of the tournament will also take centre stage. Portmore, Team Cruel, Buxton Diamond, and Uprising are the remaining teams. The first semi-final will witness Portmore battling Team Cruel while Buxton Diamond will battle Uprising.
According to tournament coordinator Rawle Welch, “The semi-finals are expected to be thrilling and the fact that three of the four teams could possibly seal their maiden appearance in the championship match, highlights the growth and competitiveness of the tournament which certainly bodes well for its future. Even the plate section has been very competitive and features several new teams, and has really brought additional flavour to the event.”
He added, “More importantly, the support from the fans and players, has been tremendous, and has exceeded expectations despite the brief timeline that was utilized to stage the tournament following a two year hiatus which is also indicative of the passion that surrounds the event. Saturday will be no different, as the tournament concludes in front of what is expected to be one of the largest crowds to grace the venue.”
Semi-finals
BV-A vs Vryheid’s Lust
Liliendaal Hustlers vs Non Pareil
Plate Semi-finals
Portmore vs Team Cruel
Buxton vs Uprising
