– quarterfinals commence tonight at same venue
On a night highlighted by several penalty shootout victories, Back Circle, Lodge All-Stars, Taliban, and Back Circle B advanced in the ‘Settlement of All Arguments’ street-ball championship on Friday night at the Mocha Community Centre hard court.
Tournament favourite Back Circle battled past Slugs 2-1 on penalty kicks after full-time ended scoreless.
Similarly, Lodge All-Stars squeaked past Agricola 2-1 on penalty kicks following a 1-1 score at the end of the regulation and extra time interval.
Likewise, Taliban overcame North East La Penitence 2-1 on penalty kicks after full time failed to separate the teams at 0-0.
On the other hand, Genesis thumped Laing Avenue 4-0. In other results, Ballerz Empire defeated Timehri Ballers 1-0 on penalty kicks after regulation, and extra time ended scoreless.
Similarly, Back Circle B downed Unstoppable 2-1 following a 0-0 score at the end of normal and extra time.
The winners advance to the quarterfinal section, which will occur today at the same venue. The resulting semifinal and final will also be conducted today. In excess of $400,000 in prizes will be distributed to the top four finishers.
The event is sponsored by the Guyana Police Force, Big Smith News Watch, Reliable Graphics Design, Ballers Ent, Panther Security, Secure Innovations and Concept, Green Ice Taxi, Dr. Joshua Kanhai, Mantra Restaurant and Bar, and Mocha Arcadia NDC.
Complete Results
Game-1
Ballerz Empire-0 vs. Timehri Ballerz-0
Ballerz Empire won 1-0 on penalty kicks
Game-2
Back-Circle B-0 vs. Unstoppable-0
Back Circle B won 2-1 on penalty kicks
Game-3
Lodge All-Stars-1 vs. Agricola-1
Lodge won 2-1 on penalty kicks
Game-4
Genesis-4 vs. Laing Avenue-0
Game-5
Taliban-0 vs. North East La Penitence-0
Taliban won 2-1 on penalty kicks
Game-6
Back Circle 0 vs. Slugs 0
Back-Circle won 2-1 on penalty kicks
