Semifinalists decided on evening of shootouts

Feb 13, 2023 Sports

Guinness ‘Greatest of the Streets’ – West Demerara

Kaieteur News – It was an evening of penalty shoot-outs, as Showstoppers, Jetty Gunners, Ballerz Empire, and Bagotstown Warriors clinched semi-final berths when the Guinness ‘Greatest of the Streets’ West Demerara edition continued on Saturday at the Pouderoyen Tarmac.

Another mammoth crowd descended on the venue to support the home side, and three-time winner Showstoppers, who edged inaugural champion West Side Ballers 2-0 on penalty kicks after regulation time ended 1-1. Stephon Jupiter and Dexroy Adams were on target to seal their berth in the semi-final round.

Similarly, their impending opponent in the semi-final section, Jetty Gunners, overcame Up Like 7 by a 6-5 score on sudden death penalty kicks compliments of a Kevin Cummings strike. The score at the end of full-time was 0-0.

Meanwhile, Bagotstown Warriors upset ESPN 1-0 on penalty kicks, following a scoreless affair. They will now meet Ballerz Empire, who defeated Team Family 2-0 via penalty kicks after regulation time was unable to separate the teams at 0-0.

In the Plate section, Team Anti-Social defeated Up Top Bosses via walkover, whilst Ramsay Clan mauled Hillside by a 4-0 score. Identically, Red Triangle crushed Team Upset 4-0, whilst Pouderoyen Brothers edged CN Ballers.

The semi-final and finals for both sections will commence at the same venue on Friday 17th.