Guinness ‘Greatest of the Streets’ National Playoffs…East Coast teams dominate semi-final line-up

May 28, 2013 Sports

-Tournament was expected to conclude last night

In what was clearly a turn of events, both East Coast Demerara representatives, reigning champions Plaisance and runner-up Victoria Church Yard produced impressive performances to qualify for the semi-finals of the Guinness ‘Greatest of the Streets’ National Playoffs when action continued on Sunday evening, at the Banks DIH Car Park,

Two opposing players seen battling for possession of the ball in action in the Guinness ‘Greatest of the Streets’ National Playoffs.

Ruimveldt.
The other two teams making it to the final four, which was expected to be played last night, included Guyana’s representative at the inaugural Caribbean Championship Back Circle, who once again proved that they are the most consistent team in the format, while Linden champions Silver Bullets, also showcased their skills and solidity as a unit for the second night in a row.
The semi-final matchups will see Victoria Church Yard United, who ended second in Group A take on Group B winners Back Circle, while Group A points leaders Silver Bullets go up against Group B runner-up Plaisance with both games anticipated to produce riveting action.
The third place and final will commence shortly after the completion of the semi-finals.
In Sunday night’s results:
Game 1- Hard Core 0 v/s Victoria Church Yard 0
Goal Scorers
Hard Core Bar won on penalties 4-3
Game 2- Plaisance 3 v/s Millennium 1

Part of the action in this year’s Guinness ‘Greatest of the Streets’ National Playoffs which is being played at the Banks DIH Car Park.

Goal Scorers
Plaisance
Warren Gilkes 12th & 20th min
Teyon Esmond 17th min
Millennium
Orland Angus 4th min
Game 3- Back Circle 3 v/s Silent Assassins 0
Goal Scorers
Back Circle
Wayne Wilson 3rd min
Andy Duke 8th & 19th min
Game 4-Silver Bullets 2 v/s Leopold Street United
Goal Scorer
Silver Bullets
Nigel Bennette 8th min
Clifton Alley 14th min
Meanwhile, in the two exhibition games that opened the night’s proceedings, Guinness Bar beat Oasis Taxi 3-0    with Dennis Edwards 8th & 17th min and Steve Bacchus 13th min, the players on target, while Banks DIH cruised to a 2-0 triumph over the Media.
The goalscorers were Leroy Lindey 11th min and A. Moses 16th min.