Now that the Champions League final between Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund has been competed at Wembley in England, football fans in the community of Linden would undoubtedly be making the trek to the Retrieve Hardcourt to witness the final of this year’s Linden segment of the Guinness ‘Greatest of the Streets’ Competition.
Having had to be cancelled on Monday because of torrential downpours that had inundated the turf and rendered it unsafe to play the second semi-final, fans are now focused on tonight’s finale of what has been an exciting tournament thus far.
The second semi-final will see Turf Presidents taking on Hardball Management, with the winner earning the right to confront a confident Silver Bullets unit for the ultimate prize and bragging rights.
In the lone game played on Monday, Silver Bullets, who dethroned defending champions Swag Entertainment in the quarterfinals, coasted to a comfortable 3-0 triumph over Spaniards, and will no doubt be hoping to replicate that performance as they await the results of the opening game tonight.
A glimpse of what to expect at the Guinness ‘Greatest of the Streets’ Linden final
Once again, the organisers are anticipating another large turnout of fans, and this crucial component has become integral for the competing teams, who rely on support from their respective neighbourhoods to boost their chances of winning.
One thing is certain: the facility has all the physical components to make fans comfortable, while the surface is ideal for the format; so, it’s just a question of the weather being kind for there to be a showcase of the level of rivalry expected in Guinness ‘Greatest of the Streets’ competitions which have been taking communities by storm this year.
More than $1.5 million are up for grabs, with the winning team guaranteed to cart off $500,000 and a trophy, while second-, third- and fourth-placed finishers are guaranteed to take home $400,000, $300,000 and $250,000 respectively.
Colours Boutique, which has provided those beautiful uniforms that adorn the teams, are also on board as a sponsor of this tournament.
As usual, there will be many Guinness giveaways, and fans are being urged to support this segment of the night’s proceedings. Admission is free.
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