NK Ballers and Haynes Hitters clinched lopsided wins when the group stage in the New Era Entertainment/Mohamed’s Enterprise Futsal Tournament concluded on Friday.
Staged at the Mackenzie Sports Club (MSC) ground Tarmac, NK Ballers dismantled Capital Strikers 10-1. Donovan Francis bagged a helmet trick while Kenard Simon tallied a hat-trick and Keon Sears bagged a brace.
Adding a goal was Rawle Gittens. For the loser Hakeem Elliot scored. Similarly Haynes Hitters crushed Achievers 4-1.
Tevin Thompson registered a double while Ronnie Velloza and Floyd Headley scored one goal apiece. For the loser, Melvyn John scored.
Meanwhile Royal Warriors and Silver Bullets battled to a 2-2 stalemate. Keith Campbell and Glenton Lyte scored one goal each for Royal Warriors while Damion Williams tallied a brace for Silver Bullets.
Due to the result, Royal Warriors earned their berth in the knockout round owing to their superior goal-differential.
On the other hand, Silver Bullets were dumped out of the event, as they needed a win to progress.
The 18 team competition was being played in an initial round-robin format, with the top two finishers from each section progressing to the quarterfinals stage.
Group-A consisted of Nutt-man All-Stars, LA Ballers and Hard-Knocks, while Young Achievers, Capital Strikers, Germans United and West Side
