Guinness’ Greatest of the Steets’ Futsal Competition...Skill and fortitude on display tonight as KO phase commences

Guinness’ Greatest of the Steets’ Futsal Competition…Skill and fortitude on display tonight as KO phase commences

Dec 12, 2013 Sports

Tonight the real test of skill and fortitude will be on display when the knockout phase of this year’s Georgetown segment of the Guinness’ Greatest of the Steets’ Futsal Football Competition commences, at the National Cultural Centre Tarmac.
In the opening encounter, Berlin Massive takes on Globe Yard and this clash should set the tone for a night that is anticipated to produce fireworks from the start.

This is what the National Cultural Centre Tarmac will resemble come tonight when the knockout phase starts.

Berlin Massive convincing winners over Norton Street in their last game will no doubt look for outstanding performances from Michael Payne, Akine Collins and the dependable Devon Charles to bolster their chances of advancing to the next round, while Golbe Yard, who survived a tense penalty kicks shootout against Tucville after regulation time failed to yield an outright result will depend on the services of Kevin Lewis and Lionel Lali to boost their chances of winning.
In the following encounter, the dangerous Alexander Village tackles Hope Street of Tiger Bay and this could be an explosive matchup since the former is a very experienced team in this format, while the latter his shown impressive maturity this time around.
Alexander Village who lost their previous game to Bent Street will once again rely on the expertise of the prolific Shem Porter to see off their opponents, while the same could be said of the productive Wrensford Coleridge, who has been in terrific form in the competition.
He will receive support from Dwayne Dickson and Dennis Caledenia, both of who revealed silky skills in their earlier clash against Kingston. Neighbours Queen Street of Tiger Bay faces a determined Costello Housing Scheme and this has all the markings of a frenetic showdown.
Mark Welch and Sheman Anthony will lead the attack for Costello Housing Scheme, while Queen Street’s formidable duo of Deon Alfred and Leon Fredericks performances could prove decisive for the team’s chances of moving forward.
The Steven Dolphin led Stevedore Housing Scheme which also includes Fitzroy Weatherspoon and Quason Winterthen square off against Albouystown ‘A’ and this should be a scorching affair.
Andrew Murray Jr. and Shaka Jones have given their team every opportunity to grab the top prize and once again their input on the night will be vital for this lofty ambition. California Square and Broad Street ‘B’ collision is a hard one to predict a winner, but judging from the teams’ earlier performances, the latter should start as slight favourite.
Jamal Cozier will lead Broad Street ‘B’ challenge, while Christopher Darlington is expected to do the same for California Square. West Front Road ‘Gold is Money’ and Sophia North engagement should see the former start as favourites, but they’ve looked indifferent this year and will have to be at their best to stave off the stubborn Sophia North unit.
Gregory Jones and Akeem Frank will lead Sophia North’s quest to advance, while Michael Oie and Randolph Wagner are expected to be the chief architects to draw up the victory plan. Island Allstar has been the ‘sleeper’ in the competition to date and when they face North East La Penitence fans could feel assured that it will not be a lackluster contest, but rather a slugfest.
Alpha McPhoy has been magnificent for Island Allstar along with Paul Porter, while Alwin and Calvin Moore and Carl Tudor has also been in sublime form so a fierce battle is envisaged.
The Albouystown ‘B’ and East La Penitence tussle is another intriguing affair with the latter being slightly favoured. Devon Millington and Jermaine Weeks have looked unstoppable and their natural talent is anticipated to be too superior for their opponents, but Albouystown ‘B’ with the youthful Marlon Nedd leading their attack should not be underestimated. He will be supported by the Roy Cassou.
This year’s tournament saw 32 teams from across the City play for a top prize of $500,000, with the second, third and fourth placed teams taking home $300,000, $200,000 and $100,000 respectively along with trophies.
Along with the above mentioned prizes, teams were eligible to pocket an additional $25,000, $20,000, $15,000 and $10,000 each, according to their final placing following the completion of the preliminary rounds.

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