Albouystown bests Broad St. in plate championship

The victorious Albouystown unit.
The victorious Albouystown unit.

Mashramani Street Football Championship

Albouystown progressed in the plate section of the Mashramani Street Football Championship, besting Broad Street by a 2-1 score last evening at the National Park tarmac on Thomas Lands.

Albouystown secured the initial advantage as Akeem Griffith found the back of the net in the fourth minute. However, Broad Street would equalise in the form of DeAndre Linton, who etched his name on the score-sheet in the 12th minute. The score remained unchanged entering the halftime interval.

Upon the resumption of the play, Ezekiel Telford recorded what proved to be the winner, making his presence felt in the 18th minute. Up to press time, several other matches were underway.

The eventual winner will walk away with $500,000 and the championship trophy, while the second, third, and fourth place finishers will receive $300,000, $200,000, and $50,000, respectively, and the corresponding accolade. On the individual side, the Most Valuable Player of the event will pocket $50,000.

The event will conclude at the same venue on February 15th.

Plate Results

Game-1

Albouystown-2 vs. Broad Street-1

Albouystown scorers

Akeem Griffith-4th

Ezekiel Telford-18th

Broad Street scorer

DeAndre Linton-12th