Defending champions Gold is Money and futsal powerhouses Sparta Boss have booked their spots in the Round of 16 as the second edition of the Bent Street/VP Champion of Champions Futsal Cup continued on Friday evening at the National Gymnasium.
A total of seven matches were played, with most favourites justifying their reputations – though not without a tense moment for the title holders.
Gold is Money, the reigning champions, were forced to dig deep to advance, edging a spirited Plaisance outfit 2–1 in the fifth match of the night.
Sparta Boss, on the other hand, dominated their game against Harmony Ballers with a commanding 5–1 win in the penultimate fixture.
The standout performance of the night came from rising contenders Team Spirit, who emphatically announced themselves as potential title threats with a dominant 6–1 victory over Victoria in the evening’s finale.
North East La Penitence also moved on comfortably after securing a 4–0 shutout against Pike Street. In the other game of the evening, Stabroek Ballers defeated Eastside 3–1, Corinthians edged Albouystown 2–1, and Bent St B squeezed past Marad Ballers 2–1.
The champions of the main men’s tournament will claim a grand prize of $1 million along with the championship trophy. The runners-up will receive $500,000, while third and fourth place will earn $300,000 and $200,000, respectively.
The competition will also include women’s and youth divisions, both starting from the semi-final stage. Winners in those categories will pocket $150,000 (women) and $100,000 (youth).
Action resumes on Tuesday, November 18, at the National Gymnasium.
Tuesday’s Fixtures
19:00: Make It Happen v Melanie
19:30: Festival City v Wash Bay Ballers
20:00: North East v Team Family
20:30: Bent St B v Stabroek Ballers
21:00: Back Circle v YMCA
21:30: Sparta Boss v Corinthians
22:00: Bent St A v Gaza Squad
22:30: Gold is Money v TBAs Team Spirit
Discover more from Guyana Times
Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.
