Future Stars, Sparta Boss book semi-final spots

National Futsal Cup 2017

Future Stars continued their rich vein of form while Sparta Boss continued to throw their weight around as the two teams both booked respective semi-final berths.
In quarter-final action on Saturday night at the National Gymnasium, Sparta beat Hustlers comfortably in a 2-0 victory. In just the second minute of the game, veteran sharp shooter Gregory “Jackie Chan” Richardson opened proceedings for Sparta, while Daniel Wilson doubled their advantage in the 10th minute.
However, credit must be given to Hustlers for not conceding more, as Sparta were frustrated in front of goal.
Billed to be a high octane encounter, Future Stars tamed Leopold Street in a 5-2 win, Jermain Junior further strengthening his claim for the Golden boot with four goals, while Jamal Cozier had one in Future Stars’ victory. Junior’s goal came in the 10th, 39th, 41st and 47th minutes, while Cozier struck in the 43rd minute.
Sheldon Profit got a consolation goal for Leopold Street while the other one came courtesy of an own goal.
Meanwhile, Gold is Money edged Swag Entertainment 5-3 in a thriller. Late goals from Colin Nelson and Carl Tudor sealed Gold is Money’s victory. Nelson opened the scoring for his side in the fourth minute, while Deon Alfred doubled their lead just a minute later. However, Shane Luckie equalized with two goals for Swag in the 6th and 7th minutes.
It was game on from then, but Randolph Wagner edged Gold is Money ahead in the 19th minute. Six minutes later, Romell Pickering levelled things for Swag, but Nelson in the 32nd and Tudor in the 35th minutes respectively sealed the game for Gold is Money.
Albouystown-‘A’ played to a stalemate with Back Circle, but could not hold their nerve as they lost 3-1 in the penalty shootout. The score was level at 2-2 after normal time, with Selwyn Williams and Jermaine Beckles on target for Back Circle, while Andrew Murray Jr and Moses Grittens had a goal apiece for Albouystown.
The tournament continues tonight with high octane semi-final matchups slated; as Future Stars face Back Circle while Sparta Boss clash with Gold is Money.
The first semi-final will be played at 21:00hrs.