ExxonMobil Futsal in Linden: YMCA, Bullets to clash for coveted crown

Defending champion YMCA A will have to defend their crown against the formidable Silver Bullets in the final showdown of the ExxonMobil Guyana Futsal following respective semifinal wins on Saturday evening at the Retrieve Tarmac in Linden.
In the first semifinal fixture, YMCA defeated DC Ballers 9-6. Kevin Gittens and Jamal Bentick recorded respective hat-tricks, while Jonah Simon, Keyshawn Dey, and Jermaine Padmore scored one goal each.
For the loser, Andre Mayers recorded a double, while Jayshawn Moore, Nicholas Gentle, Adrian Aaron, and Antwoine Gill netted one goal each.
On the other hand, Silver Bullets riddled Hard-knocks 6-1 in the second semifinal. Sigmund Cobena, Damion Williams, and Colwyn Drakes each recorded a brace in the rout. For the loser, Neron Barrow netted once.
The winners will contest the final at the same venue on the 29th. The losers will battle in the third-place playoff.
The winner of the event will pocket $1,500,000, while the eventual second, third, and fourth place finishers will receive $750,000, $350,000, and $200,000, respectively, and the corresponding accolade.
On the individual level, the eventual Most Valuable Player will ride away with a motorcycle. It was also disclosed that a $300,000 economic grant will be awarded to a player or fan to aid their academic development. Each team must put forward a candidate for the aforesaid scholarship.