Guinness Bartica Fixtures kicks off tonight

Jun 14, 2019 Sports

Eight elimination matches will highlight the opening night of action in the Guinness ‘Greatest of the Streets’ Bartica Championship tonight at Bartica Community Center Tarmac.

Action from last year’s edition in the Guinness ‘Greatest of the Streets’ Bartica Championship at the Bartica Community Centre Tarmac.

The community of Bartica will be a hive activity, as pulsating matches will get things underway in what is expected to be an enthralling competition.
According to the coordinator Alden Marslowe, highly quality action was witnessed in the Playoff Round on Wednesday which indicates that the respective teams are well prepared and rearing to go in anticipation of securing the coveted title.
The opening matchup will pit Mighty Ruler against Iteballi from 19:00hrs, with Falmouth opposing Prison Officers in the second fixture at 19:30hrs.
In the third clash, Potaro Strikers battle derby rival Potaro United from 20:00hrs, while defending champion Disconnection Crew lock horns with Walking Boyz at 20:30hrs.
The fifth contest at 21:00hrs will witness Almanac Kings battling Beacon, while Goal-Raiders take aim at Ballers from 21:30hrs.
In the final two matches, Jones Avenue will tackle Police from 22:00hrs and former champion Rivers View match skills with Man City at 22:30hrs.
The aforementioned matches were scheduled following the conclusion of the Playoff Round on Wednesday night at the same venue.
The respective winners will advance to the group round on June 15th, which will feature two groups of four teams.
The top two teams from each zone will then progress to semi-final round on June 16th. This will be followed by the third place playoff and grand finale.
Meanwhile, the four teams that fail to advance from the group stage will contest the Guinness Plate Championship. This will also be staged on the final night before the third place matchup.
Winner of the zone will collect $400,000 and the respective trophy. They will also earn an automatic place in the National Championship, which is pegged to start in August.
Meanwhile, the losing finalist will receive $150,000 and a trophy. On the other hand, the third and fourth place finishers pocket $100,000 and $75,000 respectively and the corresponding accolade.
The victor of the Guinness Plate Championship will receive $60,000. The other major sponsor of the event is Colours Boutique.
Among the dignitaries expected to be in attendance at the matches are Guinness Brand Executive Lee Baptiste and Banks DIH Outdoor Events Manager and former National player Mortimer Stewart.
Day-1 Fixtures
Mighty Ruler vs Iteballi-19:00hrs
Falmouth vs Prison Officers-19:30hrs
Potaro Strikers vs Potaro United-20:00hrs
Disconnection Crew vs Walking Boyz-20:30hrs
Almanac Kings vs Beacon-21:00hrs
Goal Raiders vs Ballers-21:30hrs
Jones Avenue vs Police-22:00hrs
Rivers View vs Man City-22:30hrs

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