ALL roads lead to the East Ruimveldt Community Centre, commonly known as California Square, tonight, when the playoff round in the 2017 Guinness ‘Greatest of the Streets’ Football Championship commences from 18:00hrs.

According to an official release from coordinators of Three Peat Promotions, “A record 52 teams will compete in the playoff round, battling over the course of three days in an elimination format for a coveted berth in the 32-team group round.”
The correspondence added, “16 teams will emerge from the 52 teams, so it is expected to be a very competitive tournament. Everyone wants to be a part of the tournament which is nothing short of a phenomenon due to its community-driven roots.”

The document declared, “We are asking for all the competing teams in the playoffs to be at the venue for 18:00hrs so that we can have a prompt start. This is important due to the amount of games that are expected to be played on the night. Tardiness will not be tolerated”.

Winners of the overall event will walk-away with $500 000 and the championship trophy along with automatic qualification for the National playoffs.
The runners-up, third- and fourth-placed finishers will receive $250 000, $200 000 and $100 000 respectively. The event is also sponsored by Colours Boutique.

Playoff matches will see Future Stars battle Eccles All-Stars, MBK All-Stars face Smyth Street, Ol Skool Ballers meet New Level, Jackson Sports Bar clash with Rising Stars, Upsetters against Albouystown Redemption, Cross Street versus Stabroek Ballers, California Square challenge Bel-Air, Globe Yard take on Hardina Street Warriors and Sophia Bullies against East La Penitence Warriors.

Other matches include Fruit Stand vs Gaza Squad, School Yard All-Stars vs Dam Squad, Pike Street Sophia vs Island All-Stars, Charlotte Street vs LA Warriors, Picadilly Street vs Young Ballers, Rasville Dreamchasers vs Terror Squad, Breda Street All-Stars vs Star Ballers, South Stars against Spot-7 and New Market Street versus Man City.

Goal Getters will also be in action against Judgement Yard, Costello vs Norton Street Ballers, GTI Ballers vs Young Warriors, Victor Street Ballers vs Bad ‘A’ Yard, PSI Chaser vs Kingston, Young Ballers vs Team Legacy, Perfect ‘U’ Ballers vs Trap House and West Back Road vs Young Stars.