The East Bank has finally ascended to the throne of the Guinness ‘Greatest of the Streets’ East Bank/West Demerara Championships after Ballerz Empire defeated three-time winners and six-time finalists Showstoppers 2-1 in the final on Saturday evening at the Pouderoyen Tarmac.
Solomon Austin handed Ballerz Empire the lead in the seventh minute, stunning the enormous crowd, as he intercepted an errant pass from the final defender, before dribbling the onrushing player and slamming the ball into the back of the empty net.
Showstoppers were then presented with an opportunity to equalise from the penalty mark in the 13th minute after Ballerz Empire incurred their third foul which automatically resulted in a penalty kick being awarded.
