Backed by a huge fan base from the East Ruimveldt area, Back Circle went two-for-two against Sparta Boss to become Champions of the inaugural Bend It Like Beckham Tournament on Sunday morning at the National Gymnasium.
The game started with intensity, and Simeon Moore, continuing to demonstrate a persistent ability to deposit the ball at the back of the net, scored a goal in the first minute of the game for Back Circle.
It gave his team a major advantage, and with three minutes from the second half, Simeon Moore secured his double by giving Back Circle a 2-nil margin going into the second half.
Sparta Boss are runners-up of the 2024 Bend It Beckham Tournament
Sparta Boss, known for their attacking style of play, managed to keep their composure, but failed to convert their shots as Back Circle’s Azariel Davis kept the ball out of the net. With 4 minutes to spare, Sparta Boss player Ryan Hackett gave his team a bit of hope when he scored a banger in the 36th minute.
It proved a little too late, as Back Circle kept their defence under lock and Key to again emerge victorious.
Speaking to media operatives, Captain Simeon Moore expounded on their style of play, and commended teammates for the passion and motivation they invested in the team’s success
“Well, it was a hard, tough fight. We played the game that we come out (to play). We know the team gonna play, and we go and play the game; just that we play the same time and defend them, and we go again and same thing again and we defeat them. Well, it was teamwork, a lot of great work, thanks for the fellas that were pushing, who help we out training, dedicate everything. Well, is a lot of teamwork, a lot of arguments we get between one, as we always say one team lose a team and win as team,” Moore said.
In the third-place playoff North-East La Penitence managed to pounce on a weak Bent Street team and secure third place with the scoreline reading 4-2.
