Albouystown A, Corinthians, Footsteppers win big as “June Madness” kicks off

The Cliff Anderson Sports Hall was a hive of activity on Tuesday night when the “June Madness” Futsal competition kicked off.
A parade of colours welcomed the spectators as the competition’s 48 teams participated in a march-past exercise and subsequently took in remarks from Minister of Sport, Charles Ramson Jr.
After the official kick-off was taken by Director of Sport, Steve Ninvalle, Young Stars became the first team to move on to the next stage, defeating Broad Street 2-1.
Broad Street struck first through Jeremiah Caesar in the seventh minute, but Young Stars’ Elijah DeAbreu levelled the scores in the 13th minute, and his teammate, Tsekedi Sealey (30+3) later sealed the win in extra time.

Another close encounter that went down to extra time saw Game Changers getting the better of the experienced Alexander Village. Mark Phillips handed Alexander Village the lead in the 10th minute, but Jevon Pluck equalised for the other side in the 19th. Thereafter, the clash boiled over into extra time where Kacy John found one more for Alexander Village in the 30th+6, but goals from Timothy Kennedy (30+5) and Emmanuel Lewis (30+8) sealed the win for Game Changers.
Footsteppers then outclassed Tiger Bay 4-2. Troy Henry opened the scoring in the third minute for Footsteppers followed by a brace from Isiah Sam (16th, 22nd) and one from Jonathan Bailey (29th) for their 4. Meanwhile, Gary Primo (1st, 6th) netted a brace in response for Tiger Bay.

Corinthians then cruised past Paradise Invader 4-0. Darwin Martinez (5th); Adriane Talla (7th, 24th) and Carlos Escobar (23rd) were the marksmen for Corinthians.
The final game of the evening was a treat to watch as Albouystown A mauled Campbellville 9-0. Akeem July opened Albouystown’s account in the sixth minute followed by a strike off the boots of Timothy Thomas in the eighth. July later completed his brace in the 15th.
Then a double strike from Ezekiel Telford accounted for four goals, in accordance with the tournament’s recent introduction. As it goes, players can request the ‘yellow ball’ four minutes after the game has started or before its final four minutes. When the yellow ball is netted, a team is awarded two goals.
Wainwright Adams (17th, 30th) later netted the team’s third brace of the night to bring their tally to 9.
The “June Madness” Futsal competition, organised by Kashif and Shanghai with sponsorship from the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport and ANSA McAL will continue this evening with another five matches.
At 20:00h, Make It Happen battle Street Vybz, while a contest between Kingston and Finishers follows at 20:45h. YMCA go toe to toe with Agricola Ballers at 21:30h, Unity Ballers match skills with Spaniards at 22:15h and the curtains will come down with a mouthwatering clash between Sophia Ballers and Laing Avenue at 23:00h.