Back Circle, Red Force, and Ballers Empire clinched hard-fought wins, when the maiden edition of the Mocha Village ‘East Bank versus the Rest’ Streetball championship commenced on Saturday at the Basketball Tarmac.
In the feature affair of the evening, Back Circle squeaked past Family 3-2. Jermaine Beckles bagged a double while Selwyn Williams netted once. For the loser, Kevin Agard and Teon Jones found the back of the net.
Similarly, Red Force downed ‘Zessers’ 1-0 compliments of a Kelvin Gordon strike. Likewise, Ballers Empire edged Unruly 1-0. Colin Peters recorded the only conversion of the encounter.
Meanwhile, Agricola and Hillside played to a scoreless affair. The event continues tomorrow at the same venue with another round of group stage matches. At 21:15hrs, Lack Ah Scene will oppose Stabroek Ballers at 20:30hrs, whilst Touches face-off against Hillside at 22:00hrs. The final match will pit Sparta Boss against Agricola at 22:45hrs.
The sponsors of the event include Igloo Ice-Cream, Cozy Rendezvous, Klovers Fashion, Hungry Helpers, Comfort Plus Internet and Convenient Store, In Style Hair Wigs and Bundles, Cigars and Cognac, Adrian’s Grocery Store, Mocha Arcadia NDC, Police Regional Division 4B, and Colours Boutique.
Member of Parliament Nima Flue-Bess commenced with competition with the ceremonial kick from the halfway mark.
