Following an impressive opening night of action, the 2nd edition of the Magnum Mash Cup Futsal Championship, resumes today at the National Gymnasium with nine slated fixtures.
In the opening match, BV-B will oppose Good-Life from 19:00hrs, with Kingston battling Avocado Ballers at 19:30hrs and Tiger Bay engaging Rhythm Ballers from 20:00hrs.
The fourth fixture will then pit Gold is Money against Stabroek Ballers at 20:30hrs, while Capital Strikers tackle California Square from 21:00hrs and BV-B returns to action against Back Circle at 21:30hrs.
At 22:00hrs, Sophia oppose Silver Bullets, with Sparta Boss matching skills with Gaza Squad from 22:30hrs and defending champion Bent Street locking horns with Melanie Trendsetters at 23:00hrs.
Sans-Sport, coordinators of the tournament during an official release implored on all the participating teams to abide by all the rules and regulations of the competition issued by the GFF and the Guyana Police Force.
The correspondence further stated that all teams must be present at the venue an hour before the commencement of their respective match to ensure a smooth flow of the program. It further stated that the respective teams must be properly attired with the required socks and shin pads or face disqualification.
The nine day event features 32 teams battling for over $900,000 in cash and prizes.
The other playing dates are the 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.
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 second night.
Fixtures-February 5th
BV-B vs Good-Life
Kingston vs Avocado Ballers
Tigerbay vs Rhythm Ballers
Gold is Money vs Stabroek Ballers
Capital Strikers vs California Square
BV-B vs Back Circle
Sophia vs Silver Bullets
Sparta Boss vs Gaza Squad
Bent Street vs Melanie
