23rd Kashif &Shanghai Football Tournament…
![Buxton United players celebrate the joy of winning the tournament after their dream journey](https://www.guyanatimesinternational.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Buxton-United-players-celebrate-the-joy-of-300x163.jpg)
Buxton United crowned a dream run in the 23rd annual Kashif and Shanghai tournament with an exciting win over Amelia’s Ward United in the final on Tuesday evening at the Guyana National Stadium, Providence.
After a goalless 90 minutes and extra time, the teams were again level at four-all after the mandatory five penalties, forcing the game into sudden death.
In the third place playoff, Alpha United, who suffered an upset defeat to the eventual champions at the semi-final stage on the 29th December, defeated fellow city side Pele 3-1.
The eventual finalists, dubbed ‘Giant Slayers’ by this publication, had booted the two favourites from the competition – Amelia’s Ward United went past Pele in the semi-final as well, and an exciting championship game was in the making.
The game had all the ingredients of a Gy$ 4 million, as both teams’ defences ensured that the score remained nil-all after the 90 minutes regulation time and 30 minutes extra time.
Cheered on by their respective fan base that thronged to Guyana’s premier sports facility, both teams went after each other with the confidence and bravery they showcased against their more illustrious counterparts last weekend.
![Buxton skipper Dwain Jacobs in his new car after he got the nod for the MVP of the tournament](https://www.guyanatimesinternational.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Buxton-skipper-Dwain-Jacobs-in-his-new-car-after-he-got-the-nod-for-the-MVP-of-the-tournament-300x158.jpg)