3rd Magnum Mash Cup Futsal…
The launch of the third annual Magnum Mash Cup Futsal Tournament took place on Friday January 24th at the Poolside of the Windjammer International Cuisine and Comfort Inn hotel in Kitty.
Scheduled to start this evening, this tournament will see defending champions Sparta Boss coming up against Back Circle in a highly anticipated feature.
Declaring the tournament open, organizer Esan Griffith said, “This year will be more exciting, as we will see more exciting styles of play and more rivalries. In spite of the challenges, we, the organizers, want to give you the best over the nine playing days.
“After careful consideration, we have selected the best teams from their neighbourhoods as they battle for bragging rights against defending champs Sparta Boss. This tournament is aimed at building social cohesion among the neighbourhoods during this Mash season.
“We want to say thanks to the sponsors who have made this tournament the success it has become. Strict security will be provided each night, (and) as we did last year, we will be donating to one charitable organization.”
Sparta Boss captain Gregory Richardson, who was at the launch, said his team is looking to regain the title, but noted that this can be achieved only this through hard work.
Back Circle representative Shem Porter noted that his team would be “bringing the heat”, and that fans should watch out, since this team would not be a pushover.
Ansa McAl’s Public Relations Officer Treiston Joseph noted that it is the vision of the company to give young players the opportunity to perform at this level. He said the company sees itself as playing an integral role in the lives of the players and the country as a whole.
Nine playing dates have been reserved for the tournament. They are as follows: – Saturday January 25 (Opening); Tuesday January 28; Thursday January 30; Saturday February 1; Tuesday February 4; Thursday February 6 (Round-of-16); Saturday February 8 (Quarterfinals); Saturday February 15 (Semi-Finals) and Saturday February 22, 2020 (Final).
Thirty-Two (32) teams will be competing in this tournament, which has set a cash prize structure of $600,000 (first place); $400,000 (second place); $200,000 (third place) and $100,000 (fourth place). A trophy will accompany each cash prize.
Magnum Mash Cup Opening Fixtures
Bad-a-Yard vs Ansa McAl: 19:00hrs
Alex Village vs Spot-7: 19:30hrs
Showstoppers vs North East La Penitence: 20:00hrs
Melanie vs Leopold St: 20:30hrs
Rio All-Stars vs Spartacus: 21:00hrs
Bent St vs Avocado Ballers: 21:30hrs
Back Circle vs Sparta Boss: 22:00hrs
