Rock Auto Futsal: Back Circle trump Gold is Money to go 2-in-2
In a thrilling come-from-behind victory in front of scores of enthralled fans at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall (CASH), Homestretch Avenue, Georgetown in the wee hours of Sunday, Back Circle retain their Rock Auto Trans Futsal title and grabbed a $1 million grand prize.
Rock Auto Futsal Champions Back Circle receive their winnings from National Sports Commission (NSC) Chairman Kashif Muhammad
Though finding themselves a goal down in the very first minute of the grand finale, Back Circle rebounded to clinch a 4-2 win and the championship.
The contest started poorly for the holders in front of a large crowd as Shemar Koulen scored in the opening five seconds.
Festival City (blue) topped North East La Penitence in the third-place play-off
Back Circle eventually restored parity to the proceedings in the form of Stephon Reynolds, who scored in the 17th minute. The score remained unchanged entering the halftime period.
Upon the resumption, Back Circle secured the advantage as Darren Benjamin found the back of the net in the 33rd minute. However, the lead proved to be short-lived as Gold is Money equalised in the form of Dexroy Adams in the 35th minute.
Back Circle restored their one-goal advantage when Reynolds completed his brace in the 37th minute to make it 3-2. The win was then sealed in the 39th minute as Simeon Moore scored.
A snippet from the final contest featuring Back Circle (orange) and Gold is Money
Due to the result, Back Circle walked away with $1,000,000 and the championship trophy, while Gold is Money received $500,000 and the corresponding accolade.
In the third-place play-off, Festival City defeated North East La Penitence 4-3 on penalty kicks after regulation and extra time ended 3-3.
With the outcome, Festival City walked away with $300,000 and the respective trophy, while their opponents pocketed $200,000 and the corresponding accolade.
