Guinness ‘Greatest of the Streets’ Linden edition
Three-time defending champions Swag Entertainment, Silver Bullets, and YMCA secured quarterfinal berths in the Guinness ‘Greatest of the Streets’ Linden edition following victories in the round of 18 segment on Saturday evening.
Staged at the Christianburg hard-court, Swag Entertainment bested a gritty Valley Side outfit 1-0 via a Shane Lucky conversion. In identical fashion, the two-time winners, the Silver Bullets, defeated the DC Ballers 1-0 via a Colwyn Drakes strike. Meanwhile, YMCA battled past Hardball Management 2-1 on penalty kicks after regulation time ended scoreless.
In other results, Dark Horse, the Spaniards, squeaked past Fearless 3-2. Shaka Lewis led the way with a brace, while Jamal Aikman found the back of the net once. On the other side, a double was crafted by Devon Gilbert.
Turf President secured their place in the final eight after overcoming the Young Gunners 1-0. Kelroy Anthony was the difference on the night as he etched his name on the scorer’s sheet.
Meanwhile, Excuse the Rush thrashed the Top Strikers 5-1. The winner of the event will pocket $500,000 and the championship trophy.
They will also earn an automatic berth to the national championship, which is slated to commence during the month of August in Georgetown.
Meanwhile, the second-place finisher will receive $400,000 and the corresponding accolade. The third and fourth-place finishers will pocket $300,000 and $250,000, respectively, and the corresponding trophy.
The event will resume on Wednesday with the quarterfinal segment. According to the organisers, Hardball Management advanced to the quarterfinal round as the best overall loser in the round of 16 section.
The organisers further disclosed that the Pro Ballers received a bye to the quarterfinal segment.
Complete Results
Game-1
Spaniards-3 vs. Fearless-2
Spaniards scorers
Shaka Lewis-2
Jamal Aikman-1
Fearless scorer
Devon Gilbert-2
Game-2
Excuse the Rush-5 vs. Top Strikers-1
Game-3
YMCA-0 vs. Hardball Management-0
Hardball Management won 1-0 on penalty kicks
Game-4
Turf President-1 vs. Young Gunners-0
Kelroy Anthony-1
Game-5
DC Ballers-0 vs. Silver Bullets-1
Colwyn Drakes-1
Game-6
Swag Entertainment-1 vs. Valley Side-0
Shane Lucky-1
