Tonight the question on every football pundit’s mind will be answered. Can Back Circle thwart Sparta Boss in the grand finale of the 2nd annual NSC/Magnum Mash Cup Futsal Championship at the National Gymnasium?
The North East La Penitence outfit sent shock-waves throughout the local landscape following their humiliating 9-3 victory over nemesis Gold is Money in the semi-final round.
Undeniably, the tag of favourite was placed on the Spartans, who will fancy their chances of securing the coveted title, after losing in the inaugural final.
Jermin Junior has once again been pulse of the Spartans on the offensive end, leading a rejuvenated strike-force that boasts the likes of Gregory Richardson and recent recruits Ryan Hackett and Daniel Favourite.
The aforementioned foursome has shouldered the scoring burden, an effort which has led to 17 conversions, the most of the tournament.
On the defensive end, the indispensable duo of Sheldon Shepherd, and Eusi Phillips, alongside custodian Devon Charles, have only allowed four conversions, once again a tournament leading albeit jointly feat.
These numbers have led to wins against North Ruimveldt, Mocha, North East La Penitence and Future Stars, with an unexpected scoreless stalemate against Gaza Squad the only blemish of their campaign.
However, their opponent Back Circle, earned their place in the championship clash, disposing of titlist Bent Street compliments of a marathon sudden death penalty shoot-out.
Their talisman, defender Stephon McLean, has led an impressive backline which has secured a win-loss perfect record highlighted by other victories against Ansa McAl All-Stars, North Ruimveldt, North East La Penitence, BV-B and Good Life.
This defensive mindset has only allowed four goals to breach the rearguard, a statistic that is on par with their impending foes.
On the attacking side, the East Ruimveldt unit has tallied 12 goals, with the trident of Selwyn Williams, Jermin Beckles and Dellon Kelly the chief protagonists in this regard.
Meanwhile, Gold is Money will aim to finish the event on a high when they face-off with dethroned champions Bent Street in the third place playoff.
Both teams comprise experienced and talented players. As such, a high scoring clash is expected. For Gold is Money, siblings Hubert Pedro and Randolph Wagner alongside brothers Michael and Jamal Pedro, Colin Nelson, Cleon Forrester and Philip Rowley will be expected to reclaim respectability following their unceremonious exit.
On the other side, Daniel Wilson, Sheldon Holder, Solomon Austin, Pernel Schultz, Clive Nobrega and Sheldon Profitt will spearhead Bent Street’s pursuit for victory.
Winner of the tournament will pocket $600,000, with the second and third place receiving $350,000 and $200,000 respectively. The fourth place side will collect $100,000.
Other sponsors of the event include Trophy Stall, Insurance Brokers and Nigel Hinds.
