“One Guyana” National Futsal tournament: Sparta, NA United bag 1st wins

Sparta Boss, New Amsterdam United, California Square, and Ballers Empire started the “One Guyana” Kashif and Shanghai-organised National Futsal championships on the perfect note, with unassailable victories on Sunday night at the National Gymnasium, Mandela Avenue.

The first game of the night saw New Amsterdam United thumping Future Stars 7-0. Goals from Dane Johnson (3rd); Allister Drakes (4th); Mark Wronge (5th); Seon Alfred (8th); Justin Williams (10th) and Carlos Ramos (15th) as well as an own goal accounted for the Berbice outfit’s large tally.

Next, Ballers Empire overcame Kitty Spanish by a 6-0 margin. On the back of a Stephen Jupiter hat-trick in the 6th, 13th and 15th minutes; Shaquille Baptiste (19th) and Donte McAfay (19th, 21st) added to Ballers’ tally for the victory.

Road Warriors looked to challenge California Square, but came up short in a 6-2 encounter. For the winners, Travis Blake (10th), Tevin Campbell (29th), Meshack Barratt (three goals) and Teon V found the back of the net. On the other hand, Rodel Peters and Ozel Small were the marksmen for Road Warriors.
The final game of the night saw Sparta Boss decimating Thomas Land United 8-0. Jermaine Junor netted three while Ryan Hackett backed up with a double. Solitary goals came from Kelsey Benjamin, Nicholas McArthur, and Eusi Phillips.
The Kashif and Shanghai-organised tournament features 32 teams from across the country and will conclude on May 20, 2023.