President’s Futsal Championship: New Central High dominate with 6–0 rout against Bishops as tournament heats up

– South Ruimveldt, St John’s & Dolphin among those that secure wins

The third One Guyana/Kashif and Shanghai President’s Futsal Championship brought electric action to the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall on Thursday night, as four more teams lit up the court with impressive victories.
The night’s biggest statement came in the final showdown, where New Central High stormed past Bishops’ High with a commanding 6-0 rout.
Fans barely had time to settle before the scoreboard lit up – two goals inside the first minute. Caedon Michael struck on the very first attack, and seconds later Danger Michael followed up with another rocket, leaving Bishops stunned.

Despite showing tremendous heart in this inaugural tournament, Bishops’ simply couldn’t contain the relentless Central attack. Michael hammered home his second in the third minute to complete his brace, before Trevor Gordon took over the scoring duties, firing in a classy hat-trick with goals in the sixth, 10th, and 16th minutes.
South Ruimveldt also delivered a confident performance, securing a 3-1 victory over VYC Academy. Odediah Munroe was the star of the show, netting twice in the fourth and 11th minutes, while teammate Devonte Gaime added another in the seventh.
VYC fought back and managed a consolation goal through Casmir Thomas in the 14th minute.
In a tight and spirited contest, Charlestown edged past Westminster 2-1. Early pressure paid off when Dequan Hetsberger struck in the 4th minute, and Colwin Kissoon sealed the win with a clutch goal in the 20th. Westminster had their moments and could’ve changed the story had they capitalised on their chances; their lone response came from Keandre Carr in the 15th minute.
Thursday’s action kicked off with St John’s College cruising to a stylish 4-1 win over St Joseph’s High. Jasiah Nedd and Akeem Stephens both bagged braces – Nedd scoring in the second and 23rd, and Stephens in the fourth and 20th. St Joseph’s fought to the end and were rewarded when Laurel George found the net in the 22nd minute.

However, on Friday, Annandale secured a hard-fought 2–1 victory over Brickdam in one of the day’s tightest encounters. Brickdam struck first through Jakeel Jackman in the seventh minute, but Annandale responded with an equaliser from Ronika Morris in the 12th minute before Josh Thomas completed the comeback with a composed 24th-minute finish.
Dolphin earned a 5–3 win over Vreed-en-Hoop in a fast-paced and attacking showdown. Seon Grant was the standout performer, scoring a hat-trick with goals in the ninth minute – twice in quick succession – and again in the 22nd minute.
Tyler Abrams added a 15th-minute strike, while Cristhenson also contributed to the tally. Vreed-en-Hoop stayed competitive early, benefitting from an own goal by Abrams in the seventh minute and a brace from Riquan Sam in the 20th and 22nd minutes, but Dolphin’s pressure eventually told.
Lodge delivered one of the most complete performances of the round, blanking North Ruimveldt 4–0. Dane Vancooten led with goals in the seventh and 21st minutes, supported by efforts from Emanuel Phillips in the 12th and Tyrese Jordan in the 17th as Lodge controlled both ends of the court.
Hope Secondary edged Saints 2–1, with LeBron Semple scoring twice in the seventh and 12th minutes. Saints had taken an early lead through Clint Byndoe in the sixth minute, but Hope Secondary held firm defensively to secure the win.