Ballerz Empire become first East Bank team to win East Bank/West Bank zone

Ballerz Empire became the new Champions of the Guinness ‘Greatest of the Streets’ East Bank/West Demerara leg after getting past favourite, Showstoppers 2-1 last Saturday at the Pouderoyen tarmac.

This victory was thanks to goals from Solomon Austin (first goal) and Samuel Garnett, who netted the winner after Dexroy Adams had equalized for the runner-up.

The win saw Ballerz Empire become the first team from the East Bank zone to win the coveted title. They walked away with $250,000, the championship trophy, and also sealed an automatic berth to the national championship later in the year. On the other, the loser received $150,000 and the runner-up trophy.

In the third place playoff, Jetty Gunners decimated Bagotstown Warriors 4-0 to receive $100,000 and a trophy. Bagotstown walked away with $70,000 and a trophy.
In the Plate final, Pouderoyen Brothers defeated Ramsay Clan 2-0. For their efforts, Pouderoyen Brothers copped $60,000 and a trophy.

In the earlier semifinal round, Ballerz Empire edged Bagotstown Warriors 1-0 on penalty kicks after regulation time ended scoreless. Also, Showstoppers downed Jetty Gunners 3-0. In the earlier Plate semifinal section, Pouderoyen Brothers defeated Team Antisocial 1-0 while Ramsay Clan edged Red Triangle by an identical score.