Several of the country’s futsal teams continued to make their mark in the inaugural Magnum ‘Mash Cup’ Futsal tournament being held at the National Gymnasium.
Tuesday’s second night of action saw the usual suspects etch their names on the score sheet paving the way for some battling victories.
Linden unit Swag Entertainment dished out a 5-1 route on Albouystown ‘A’ led by Shane Luckie’s hat-trick via gaols in the 4th, 5th and 17th; support came from Romel Matthews (12th) and Colwyn Drakes (16th) while Malachi Nelson (19th) was the lone marksman for the opposition.
Back Circle and MBK All-stars match only had one goal but it non-stop action between the two sides at the National Gymnasium on Tuesday evening
Showstoppers edged Sophia in a seven goal thriller. Trayon Bobb’s brace was more impacting than Sophia’s Akeem Jaikissoon double. Bobb netted in the 6th and 10th while Jaikissoon converted in the 12th and 19th but West Demerara Showstoppers had support from Dexroy Adams (2nd) and Delon Lanferman (11th) which made the difference since only Dwayne Lowe offered any other sparks of glory for Sophia with a 7th minute conversion.
Meanwhile, the match of the night between Linden’s NK Ballers and Leopold Street was too tight to decide a winner, ending 2-2. Ballers early surge was led by veteran Rawle ‘Boney Man’ Gittens with goals in the 4th and 5th. His efforts were undone by equalisers from Okeene Fraser (10th) and Omallo Williams (15th).
In another closely fought match, Stephon McLean 14th minute goal made the difference for Back Circle in their clash with MBK All-stars while Albouystown ‘B’ got the better of Broad Street winning 2-0; Sean Turney (1st) and Sherwin Fordyce (4th) were on the mark.
Ol Skool Ballers edged New Market Street 2-1 due to strikes from Ronell Roberts(10th) and Fabian Crawford (18th); Orlando Ricketts (3rd) scored for the losers.
North East La Penitence and Alexander Village could not get ahead of each other ending 1-1. Shem Porter scored for the village unit in the 10th while Alwyn Porter equalized in the 17th.
Kingston and Buxton Diamond also played to 2-2 score since Delon Wright’s double (1st & 11th) was levelled by Simon Emmanuel (6th) and Nigel Denny (14th). Future Stars won via walkover from Champion Boys.
Over $800,000 in prize monies and trophies are up for grabs in the tournament which is being held in collaboration with Legacy Entertainment. The winning team will receive $400,000 while first runner-up will collect $200,000, the third place finisher will pocket $100,000 and fourth place $50,000.
Action continues this evening from 19:00 hrs with Ol Skool Ballers playing Rugby Team followed by Albouystown ‘B’ and MBK All-stars. Silver Bullets then clash Buxton Diamond and Tiger Bay against Alexander Village followed by Swag Entertainment and YMCA All-stars.
North East will come up against Hustlers while Nk Ballers battle Mocha after which Channel 9 Warriors will be engaged with Champion Boys. Future Stars then face ANSA McAL All-stars and Sparta Boss in action with Kingston.
The final four matches pit Back Circle with Broad Street, Gold Is Money against New Market Street followed by Leopold Street and California Square and the final encounter being Bent Street versus Albouystown ‘A’.
