Gold is Money, Sparta Boss kick off Magnum Cup in fine style
The anticipation of fierce competition prevailed at the National Park Tarmac, Georgetown on Sunday night, as the fourth edition of the Magnum Futsal Independence Cup kicked off.
As is the case in numerous futsal tournaments around Guyana, Gold is Money and Sparta Boss were on top of things when the action finally got underway.
Stalwarts of the game, Gold is Money mauled Albouystown 6-2. Randolph Wagner scored twice in the fourth and ninth minute, while Darren Benjamin tallied a double in the sixth and 20th minute.
Adding goals in the 12th and 16th minute were Philip Rowley and Jakeel Cadogan respectively. For the losers, Tevin Curry and Raphael Edinborough netted in the second and 15th minute respectively.
A glimpse of the clash between Sparta Boss and Alexander Village
In similar manner, Sparta Boss crushed Alexander Village 6-1. Eusi Phillips netted a hat trick in the sixth, 22nd and 24th minute. Adding goals in the 12th, 15th and 23rd minute were Nicholas MacArthur, Job Caesar, and Darron Niles.
For the losers, Errol Bacchus netted in the 17th minute.
Meanwhile, Back Circle enjoyed some easy points as they downed Melanie 3-0. David George recorded a double in the 12th and 26th, while Jermaine Beckles scored in the 17th minute.
Also among the winners on the opening night of the tournament, East Front Road made light work of Avocado Ballers 7-0, while Mocha defeated Sophia 3-1, and Showstoppers edged Belfield Warriors 6-5. In the final match of the section, Beterverwagting (BV) defeated Road Warriors 4-3.
Action in the event continues on Wednesday at the same location.
North East La Penitence oppose Ansa McAl at 19:00h, with Alexander Village matching skills with Avocado Ballers from 19:30h, and Tiger Bay taking aim at Stabroek Ballers from 20:00h.
In the fourth clash, Leopold Street face off with Festival City from 20:30h, while Future Stars battle Vengy at 21:00h, and Gold is Money lock horns with BV from 21:30h. In the final match at 22:00h, defending champions Bent Street take centre stage against Agricola.
The winners of the event will pocket $700,000, and the championship trophy, with the runners-up walking away with $400,000 and the corresponding accolade. The third- and fourth-place finishers will pocket $200,000 and $100,000 respectively.
