The inaugural New Era Entertainment/Eyefull Entertainment’s Stag ‘Clash of Champions’ got off to a rocking start at the National Gymnasium, Mandela Avenue, as Sparta Boss owned the match against the visitors, Dave and Celena’s Hustlers, with the match running late into Sunday morning.
The Stag-sponsored tournament, though initially slated to begin at 19:00h, did not commence until 21:00h, but nevertheless managed to have five games being
Devon Millington scored three goals for his side
played.
In the main event of the night, Georgetown champions Sparta Boss notched up 11 goals, as Hustlers only managed to score seven in a match which produced much controversy, as well as crowd pleasing entertainment.
Led brilliantly by their captain, Devon Millington, who scored three goals for his side, Sparta Boss were on a different level as they entertained the crowd who were fully supportive of them.
Millington was well supported by local star, Gregory “Jackie Chan” Richardson, who also secured a hat trick of his own to see his side win the first round.
Hustlers found their footing late into the contest as Jermain “Brown Boy” Scotland produced two goals to give his team a fighting chance. Brown Boy was well supported by the likes of Anthony “Kang” Sancho and Stanley Adams who scored two as well. Deon Charter and Marlon Josiah also chipped in with one goal apiece.
Owner of Hustlers, Richie Ramdeholl, indicated that the match was played in unfamiliar surroundings but guaranteed a victory in Linden when Sparta Boss takes a tour in the mining town.
Meanwhile, in the opening match of the night, Broad Street bullied Leopold Street into submission as they took the game 4-3, while Tiger Bay played Gold is Money to a 2-2 stalemate at the end of regulation time, before heading into extra time where neither team was able to break the deadlock and forced the game into a
Gregory “Jackie Chan” Richardson
penalty shootout, where Tiger Bay won 3-1.
Also in the action were Bend Street who trashed a hapless Tucville team 7-2 to cap off an exciting night.
Organiser of the tournament, Frank Parris, extended thanks to those who turned out in their numbers to show support for the game as they definitely got their money’s worth.
The action resumes this Saturday when Hustlers host Sparta Boss at the Mackenize Sports Club Hard Court tarmac for the final showdown as much will be at stake as the tournament is a winner-take-all style, who walks away with the $200,000 prize and bragging rights.
It will also feature Magic Stars facing Good Fellas and Town Cars (Georgetown taxi drivers) taking on Linden bus (Linden bus drivers).
The matches will be played on a six-a-side basis, inclusive on five players and a goal keeper, using the large goal and run under the rules of the Guyana Futsal Association.
