Must win matches set for Linden `Greatest of the Streets’

Flashback- Scenes from the Mackenzie Market Tarmac in the Guinness ‘Greatest of the Streets’ Linden Championship
Flashback- Scenes from the Mackenzie Market Tarmac in the Guinness ‘Greatest of the Streets’ Linden Championship

The fate of several teams will be decided tonight when the group stage in the Guinness ‘Greatest of the Streets’ Linden Championship continues today at the Silver City Hard-Court Tarmac.

The venue which has garnered large support throughout the event, has provided several unlikely results. This has led to numerous must win matches in tonight’s slated clashes, as teams aim to seal a place in the knockout round and possibly earn a shot at the championship.

Assassa Ballers will oppose Amazings from 19:30hrs in the opening clash. This will be followed by NK Ballers battling Capital Storm at 20:00hrs.

In the third fixture, High Rollers will lock horns with Retrieve Unknown at 20:30hrs, while former champion Amelia’s Ward Russians match skills with Coomacka from 21:00hrs.

In the final two matches, Swag Entertainment battles Wisroc at 21:30hrs, while defending champion Silver Bullets tackles Barsenal from 22:00hrs.

According to a release from the coordinators, “Despite the weather which has hindered the play, we have experienced quality football and with several teams needing to win on the night, we are expecting nothing short of excitement for the fans who are expected to descend on the venue.”

The release further said, “The dates for the tournament has also shifted, with the quarterfinal and semi-final pegged for tomorrow [Saturday]. This move will ensure for a faster conclusion of the event and forced the teams to prepare and execute better, as they aim to seal a place in the championship match. The grand finale is slated for May 18th.”