GFF-K&S Futsal: Foot Steppers, North East, Leopold, Back Circle win in exciting matchups
Another night of exhilarating Futsal action culminated with the likes of Foot Steppers, North East, Leopold and Back Circle occupying the winners’ row on Thursday night.
With 4 games on the cards for the second night of the Guyana Football Federation- Kashif and Shanghai-organised tournament, a contest between Foot Steppers and Goal Shattas was up first. It was a pretty lopsided affair, as Foot Steppers outplayed Goal Shattas in every aspect to finish the encounter 7-0. Colin Charles (10th), Neron Barrow (13th, 22nd), Nathaniel Giddings (24th), Domini Garnett (28th) and Tywell Henry (29th, 30th) put in a team effort to overcome their older counterparts from Goal Shattas.
Leopold Street prevailed in a close encounter with Silver Bullets
A 1-1 score at the half time set up a blistering second half in the match between North East and West Side Ballers during the second game. The teams seemed to be quick with their replies, but the determination fell away for West Side Ballers when they needed it most in the second half.
The brilliance of the North East (blue) second half play handed them a victory
West Side’s Dontee McAulay struck the first goal in the 4th minute of the game, and Prince Nero replied for North East in the 13th. In the second half, West Side went up with a goal from Troy Miggins in the 18th, but Lennox Cort netted a brace (22nd, 30th) and Lindy Gardner did the same (21st, 29th) to ensure North East won 5-2.
A tit-for-tat game involving Leopold Street and Silver bullets resulted in Leopold getting the edge in the final minute of the game, to pull off a steal of a victory.
Okenny Fraser was the first man to find the back of the net in the 9th minute for Leopold, but Jamaine Samuels was quick with the Silver Bullets’ equaliser in the 12th. As Seon Alfred put Leopold back in the lead with a goal in the 14th, Omar Brewley levelled the scores once again in the 15th.
With a 2-2 lock at the half, Daren Benjamin put Leopold ahead in the 18th. Not too long after, Brewley completed his brace in the 27th minute.
The man of the moment was Quincy Adams, who found the back of the net just in the nick of time, to hand Leopold the winning goal.
Back Circle stole the Showstoppers’ show in the final game of the night, following an easy 3-0 win. Jamaine Beckles netted a brace (13th, 27th) while Reshawn Ritch contributed one (27th) to Back Circle’s tally. Showstoppers had no reply for their opponents, and had to concede defeat.
The GFF-K&S Futsal Tournament will continue this evening at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall (CASH) on Homestretch Avenue from 7pm.
