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Goals, Guinness, and Glory: Football fans immerse themselves in the Guinness EPL watch party at UBTR

ABIGAIL BARRETT

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Cheers to the Derby! Sheena Nagrani, founder of Life Revamped Foundation (left),
and Mariah Ramharack, TV host on SportsMax TV, raised their bottles in celebration of the intense Manchester United versus Manchester City match. (Photo: contributed)

Sunday, December 15, saw football reign supreme, with the Manchester Derby—the day’s most standout matchup—capturing all the attention.

Fans streamed into one of Jamaica’s top sporting lounges, Usain Bolt’s Tracks and Records, to experience the highly anticipated Guinness EPL Watch Party. As the official English Premier League beer sponsor, Guinness delivered an unforgettable experience, bringing together Manchester City and Manchester
United supporters for a thrilling day of sports, camaraderie, and entertainment.

Skills on display! Alec Edmondson, a medical representative, amazes the crowd with
his impressive juggling skills, taking the win in the Half-Time Show juggling competition and scoring Guinness merch. (Photo: contributed)

Hosts welcomed fans with a chilled complimentary Guinness, setting the tone for the excitement ahead. The energy crackled as attendees tried their luck at the Game Time Goal step-and-repeat, channelling their inner strikers in hopes of scoring a shot. Meanwhile, the interactive Fan Cam’s photo booth captured the buzz, offering sports lovers a chance to flaunt their most dramatic game faces. Instant print photos and digital options made the experience even more rewarding, as fans could leave with keepsakes of their epic day.

The Guinness Halftime Show turned the usual intermission into an engaging spectacle. With Manchester City holding a 1-0 lead at the break, host Jeanae Robinson roamed the crowd, interviewing fans eager to share game predictions, reactions to standout plays, and emotions stirred by the first half. Spirited discussions ensued as attendees dissected the action, while others participated in the halftime competitions for a shot at winning authentic team jerseys, coolers, and other coveted prizes.

Striking a pose! Senior lab technologist Carlton Barrows (left) and the University of the West Indies students Akiem Malcolm (second left) and James Welds (right) showcase their skills at the Game Time Goal step-and-repeat and receive well-chilled bottles of Guinness from Guinness Ambassador Tasheka Vanzie (second right). (Photo: contributed)

As the second half kicked off, Tracks and Records pulsed with anticipation, every pass and shot drawing cheers or groans. Manchester United stormed back with two goals, flipping the script and sending their supporters into a frenzy. At the final whistle, United fans erupted with joy, celebrating a hard-fought victory, while City supporters could only shake their heads in disappointment.

Some photos from the event:

Goal-getter on a mission! Jamaica Premier League’s (JPL) top goal scorer of last season, Javane Bryan, made an appearance at the Guinness EPL Watch Party to catch the highly-anticipated Manchester Derby. With the new JPL season ongoing, Bryan is on a mission
to adopt some moves from the international pros! (Photo: contributed)
Football meets style! Head of Leep Marketing and Athlete Manager Tanya Lee Perkins brought team spirit and style, rocking her Manchester United jersey with a denim skirt at
the Guinness EPL Watch Party. (Photo: contributed)
United in sportsmanship! Manchester United fan Joel McIntyre and Manchester City fan Ornella Thompson set aside their rivalry, showcasing their team jerseys and embodying the
spirit of friendly competition at Usain Bolt’s Tracks and Records before the kick-off of the Manchester Derby at the Guinness EPL Watch Party. (Photo: contributed)
Winning big! Murdie-Ann Richards, Campus Elite Jamaica representative, scored big, winning an authentic Chelsea jersey after participating in the halftime show! Guinness Junior Brand Manager Lasana Wilson presented her with the coveted prize. (Photo: contributed)
Victory served cold! Football fans Taje Ellis (second left) and Keshawn McGrath (second right) proudly accept coolers from Guinness Brand Manager Nadine Hylton (left) and Junior Brand Manager Lasana Wilson (right) after participating in the exciting Half-Time Show
competition. (Photo: contributed)
Uncontainable joy! Operations manager Joel McIntyre kisses his Manchester United jersey, as his team clinched a 2-1 victory over Manchester City in the epic Manchester Derby. (Photo: contributed)

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