Great final anticipated in Linden’s Guinness Greatest of the Streets grand finale

In less than three days, all roads will lead to the Mackenzie Market Tarmac, as a new champion will be crowned in the Guinness ‘Greatest of the Streets Linden Championship, when first time finalists High Rollers and Amazings battle for the title.

 The youthful High Rollers unit secured a place in the grand finale, after overcoming titlist and traditional giant Silver Bullets in the semi-final round compliments of a 1-0 penalty shoot-out scoreline.

 This was the second of two unexpected victories for High Rollers on the night, as they bested a formidable Swag Entertainment side 2-1 in the earlier quarterfinal section.

 Their opponent, Amazings, recorded two dogged wins to secure their place in the championship match. A 2-1 penalty shoot-out semi-final victory was achieved against debutants Capital Storm.

 It was the second of two penalty shoot-out wins for Amazings, who overcame crowd favourite Coomacka via an identical margin in the quarterfinal realm.

 According to a release from the tournament coordinators, “The anticipation is in the air for what promises to be a great final between two teams that are desperate to secure the coveted championship and the bragging rights for a region and right to represent the zone at the National Championship.”

 The release further said, “The fact that we have two first time finalists is an indication of the overall improvement in quality of the tournament. Neither of the teams was expected to challenge or formed part of the group of possible contenders when the tournament commenced so it is refreshing that a first time champion will be crowned. Even the third place match features a first time semi-finalist.

“It also highlights that teams have been preparing better and want to etch their name on the trophy and put their respective communities on the map by securing the title. This occurrence will serve as an inspiration for the other teams and only bodes well for the continued improvement in quality of the tournament”, the release concluded.

Meanwhile the third place playoff will pit former two time champion Silver Bullets against Capital Storm.