Upsets the order of the day on opening night

Guinness Cage Indoor tournament

Sophia was among the early casualties of the Guinness Cage Indoor football tournament which began on Tuesday evening at the National Gymnasium when they were soundly beaten 3-0 by newcomers MBK All Stars.
Also on the casualty list was Broad Street after being edged 2-1 by Ol Skool Ballers and Tucville who were needled 1-0 by West Demerara’s Showstoppers. Teams from the Mining Town of Linden found the going tough with Guinness national champions Dave & Celena All Stars losing in a penalty shootout against Pike Street while Silver Bullets exited the competition after going down to Tiger Bay 1-2. However, some of the other top teams advancing to the Group stage are Sparta Boss, West Front Road ‘Gold is Money’, Tiger Bay, North Ruimveldt, Albouystown ‘A’ and ‘B’, Hustlers, Future Stars, Back Circle, Champion Boys, Mocha and Leopold Street.

Over $800,000 in prize monies and trophies will be up for grabs with the winner set to receive $400,000 and the championship trophy, while second, third and fourth placed finishers will take home $200,000, $100,000 and $50,000 along with trophies respectively.
The other playing dates for the championship are September 5, 7, 9 with the final set for September 16, at the same venue.
Among the other sponsors on board are: Star Party Rentals, Faye Joseph, Claude Geddes Recreational Sports Club, National Sports Commission, Windjammer International Hotel & Cuisine, Woodpecker Trophies & Sport, Y.K Investments & Pawn Shop, Henry Chase, Jai Signs, Trophy Stall of Bourda Market and John Fernandes Ltd.