Sparta Boss, Gold is Money bulldoze their way into Futsal semis

Gregory Richardson (left) in the process of attempting an attacking play against Berbice All-Stars
Gregory Richardson (left) in the process of attempting an attacking play against Berbice All-Stars

Sparta Boss and Gold is Money blitzed their way into the semifinal round following lopsided quarterfinal victories on Thursday in the Guyana Football Federation (GFF)/Kashif and Shanghai Organization Futsal Championship.

Staged at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall on Homestretch Avenue, Sparta Boss thrashed Berbice All-Stars 8-1. Deon Alfred amassed four conversions in the 14th, 15th, 33rd and 39th minute, while Sheldon Shepherd, Eusi Phillips, Curtez Kellman and Nicholas MacArthur netted in the 13th, 16th, 20th and 22nd minute respectively.

Curtez Kellman (left) of Sparta Boss having his shot blocked by a Berbice All-Stars player
Jamal Pedro (left) of Gold is Money attempting to race away from Jamal Cozier of North East La Penitence

On target in the loss was Nigel Caesar in the seventh minute. Similarly, Gold is Money dismissed North East La Penitence 8-4. Randolph Wagner crafted a helmet trick in the 14th, 16th, 30th and 36th minute, while the quartet of Jamal Pedro, Marcus Wilson, Cecil Jackman, and Joel Yhap scored in the 11th, 21st, 29th, and 33rd minute respectively.

For the loser, Jamal Cozier bagged a double in the 21st, and 35th minute while Daniel Ross and Lindy Gardner scored in the 12th and 38th minute apiece.

The semi-final round will commence on January 4th 2022 at the same venue. Gold is Money will oppose Bent Street while Sparta Boss will engage Leopold Street.