MCYS/ANSA McAL June Madness Futsal: Stabroek Ballers maul Game Changers; 5 teams advance to round of 16
When the round of 32 in the inaugural June Madness Futsal championship powered by the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport and ANSA McAL commenced on Wednesday night at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall, Stabroek Ballers romped to a huge 11-1 win over Game Changers to highlight the night’s proceedings.
Along with Stabroek Ballers A, four other teams – Gold Is Money, Corinthians, Spaniards and Bent Street B – have all booked their spots in the round of 16. Two seeded teams were sent packing on the night: Stabroek B which fell to Spaniards and Espyanol downed by Corinthians.
A look at the clash between Corinthians (black and white) and Espanyol
Leading the charge for Stabroek Ballers A was Brandon Solomon (6th, 9th, 24th) and Deon Alfred (16th, 18th, 27th) with a hat-trick of goals each. Seon Taylor added a double in the 25th and 29th minute with one each for Randy Maynard (13th), Lionel Holder (23rd) and Shem James in the final minute of play.
Game Changers’ consolation goal came off the boots of Emmanuel Lewis in the penultimate minute of the match in which they were totally outplayed by the more seasoned Stabroek Ballers A, one of the 16 seeded teams that earned second-round spots.
Stabroek Ballers A (blue) completely mauled Game Changers
Spaniards, who got past Unity Ballers 5-2 in their first-round match, proved that they are as good as the seeded teams when they racked up their second win, trouncing Stabroek B 7-3, led by braces from Tyreck Cummings (5th, 17th) and Omar Brewley (13th, 29th).
They were ably supported by Kendolph Lewis (2nd), Teshawn Gordon (20th) and Jashawn Moore (25th). Stabroek B’s three goals, which were not enough, came from Kevin Padmore (15th), Jamal Bristol (27th) and Jonathan McKenzie (28th).
Gold Is Money easily put away Young Stars 3-0 on account of goals from Randolph Wagner (6th, 29th) and Tevin Troyer.
In a clash of the Spanish teams, and a very physical showdown, Corinthians outhustled Espanyol 4-1, thanks to goals from Mauel (5th), Luiz David (15th), Adriane Talla (28th), and Carlos Escobar (28th). Espanyol’s consolation goal was scored by Felix Nunez in the 24th minute.
The night’s opening clash was a close match-up, but Bent Street B were able to hold their nerve to edge Albouystown A 3-2. Samuel Garnett (16th), Lennox Young (17th), and Tyric McAllister (21st) lay the platform for the win and a place in the round of 16, Albouystown A tucked in two late goals from Timothy Thomas (26th) and Ezikiel Telford in the final minute of play.
Five more matches were slated for Thursday night, with the next match night being Father’s Day night and it is anticipated to be epic.
