Following weeks of anticipation, the 2nd edition of the Magnum ‘Mash’ Futsal Championship will kick-off tonight at the National Gymnasium, Mandela Avenue with nine fixtures.
In the opening match, North East La Penitence will oppose Good-Life from 19:00hrs with Alexander Village battling Buxton Diamond from 19:30hrs and North Ruimveldt engaging Gaza Squad from 20:00hrs.
The fourth fixture will then pit Broad Street against Island All-Stars at 20:30hrs, while Showstoppers tackle Ol Skool Ballers from 21:00hrs and Leopold Street take aim at Ansa McAl from 21:30hrs.
At 22:00hrs, Agricola oppose Albouystown, with Future Stars matching skills with Hustlers from 22:30hrs and Sparta Boss engaging Mocha in the final contest at 23:00hrs.
Tournament Coordinator Esan Griffith during brief remarks said, “The coordinating team and the sponsors are expecting a very competitive and exciting tournament that excite and entertain the footballing populace that expected to flock the venue to witness the event. All systems are in place and the overall preparation have been finalised. All that remains is for the teams to display their talents and prove who the best is.”
Griffith further declared, “The buzz is in the air for the event and the teams have been arduously training in anticipation for a very competitive tournament, which bodes well for the fans.”
The nine day event, which features 32 teams battling for over $900,000 in cash and prizes, will commence on Saturday at the National Gymnasium, Mandela Avenue.
The other playing dates are 5th, 9th, 13th, 16th, 19th, 21st, and 24th, with the grand finale slated for March 3rd.
Initially to be contested in a group format, upon the conclusion of the group stage, the top two teams from each of the eight groups (four teams per group), will advance to the knockout round
Winner of the event will pocket $500,000 and the championship trophy, while the runner-up receives $200,000 and the corresponding accolade.
On the other hand, the third and fourth placed finishers will walk-away with $100,000 and $50,000 apiece, and the respective trophy. All registration forms can be uplifted from the Key Shop on Carmichael Street.
Group-A consists of defending champion Bent Street, Avocado Ballers, Kingston and Melanie Trendsetters, while group-B features Gold is Money, Stabroek Ballers, California Square and Capital FC.
Group-C comprises Silver Bullets, Tiger Bay, Sophia and Rhythm Ballers, while group-D is made up of Ol Skool Ballers, Broad Street, Island All-Stars and Showstoppers.
Meanwhile group-E consists of Leopold Street, Albouystown, Ansa McAl All-Stars and Agricola, while Group-F contains Future Stars, Buxton Diamond, Alexander Village and Hustlers.
Group-G includes Back Circle, North East La Penitence, BV-B and Good-Life, with Sparta Boss, Mocha, Gaza Squad and North Ruimveldt making up group-H. Below is the fixture for the opening night.
