Newcomer Back Circle B won the ‘Settlement of All Arguments’ street-ball championship, defeating Taliban 2-1 on penalty kicks in the final on Sunday evening at the Mocha Community’s Centre ground tarmac.
It was a clinical performance from Back Circle B, as they converted both their attempts from the distance. Locked at 1-1 at the end of regulation and extra time, the Taliban commenced the penalty shootout in the worst possible manner as Adrian Aaron failed to convert from the halfway distance. Back Circle B capitalised on the aforesaid failure, as Raushan Boters scored.
Jermin Junior then converted in the second round for the Taliban unit to level the score at 1-1. Nonetheless, the championship was sealed as Jermaine Beckles netted from the distance for Back Circle B.
Prior to the aforesaid conclusion, Andrew Murray Jr. handed Taliban the initial lead, only for Jeremiah Softleigh to equalise.
With the win, Back Circle pocketed $150,000, medals, and the championship trophy. On the other side, Taliban received $75,000 and the respective accolade.
Meanwhile, Victoria Eagles downed Genesis 2-1 on penalty kicks after regulation time ended 1-1 in the third-place playoff.
Due to the outcome, Victoria Eagles pocketed $50,000 and a trophy, while Genesis walked away with $25,000 and the corresponding accolade.
In the earlier semifinal section, Back Circle B brushed aside Genesis 2-0, while Taliban edged Victoria Eagles 1-0.
In the preceding quarterfinal round, Back Circle B squeaked past Lodge All-Stars 5-4 on sudden death penalty kicks following a 0-0 score at the end of regulation time.
On the other hand, Taliban bested Ballerz Empire 1-0. Also, Victoria Eagles clawed past Agricola 3-0, while Genesis overcame Back Circle A 1-0.
The event was sponsored by the Guyana Police Force, Big Smith News Watch, Reliable Graphics Design, Ballers Ent, Panther Security, Secure Innovations and Concept, Green Ice Taxi, Dr. Joshua Kanhai, Mantra Restaurant and Bar, and Mocha Arcadia NDC.
Complete Results
Final
Taliban-1 vs Back Circle B-1
Back Circle B won 2-1 on penalty kicks
3rd Place
Victoria Eagles-1 vs Genesis-1
Eagles won 2-1 on penalty kicks
Semifinal 1
Back Circle B-2 vs Genesis-0
Semifinal 2
Victoria Eagles-0 vs Taliban-1
Quarterfinal 1
Back Circle A-0 vs Genesis-1
Quarterfinal 2
Lodge All-Stars-0 vs Back Circle-0
Quarterfinal 3
Taliban-1 vs Ballerz Empire-0
Quarterfinal 4
Victoria Eagles-3 vs Agricola-0
