Heavyweights Sparta Boss, Gold is Money, and Back Circle fashioned easy wins when the 4th edition of the Magnum Independence Futsal Cup kicked off on Sunday at the National Park tarmac.
Sparta Boss made light work of Alexander Village, winning by a 6-1 scoreline. Experienced campaigner Eusi Phillips fashioned a hat trick in the sixth, 22nd, and 24th minutes.
Supporting sign conversions in the 12th, 15th and 23rd minutes respectively were Nicholas MacArthur, Job Caesar, and Darron Niles. On target in the loss was Errol Bacchus netted in the 17th minute.
Likewise, Gold is Money dismissed Albouystown 6-2. Randolph Wagner fashioned a double in the fourth and ninth minute, while Darren Benjamin netted twice in the sixth and 20th minute.
Philip Rowley and Jakeel Cadogan also scored in the 12th and 16th minute respectively. For Albouystown, Tevin Curry and Raphael Edinborough scored in the second and 15th minutes each.
On the other hand, Back Circle brushed aside Melanie 3-0. David George bagged a brace in the 12th and 26th, while Jermaine Beckles scored in the 17th minute.
In other results, East Front Road mauled Avocado Ballers 7-0, whilst Mocha squeaked past Sophia 3-1, and Showstoppers needles Belfield Warriors 6-5. Also, Beterverwagting (BV) battled past Road Warriors 4-3.
The group stage action resumes tomorrow at the same venue. At 19:00hrs, North East La Penitence opposes Ansa McAl whilst Alexander Village match skills with Avocado Ballers from 19:30hrs, and Tiger Bay tackles Stabroek Ballers from 20:00hrs.
In the fourth clash, Leopold Street locks horns with Festival City from 20:30hrs, while Future Stars engage Vengy at 21:00hrs, and Gold is Money face-off with BV from 21:30hrs. In the final match at 22:00hrs, defending champion Bent Street takes centre stage against Agricola.
The winner of the event will pocket $700,000, and the championship trophy, with the runner-up walking away with $400,000 and the corresponding accolade. On the other hand, the third and fourth place finishers will pocket $200,000 and $100,000 respectively. Below features the complete list of results:
