Gold is Money opposes Sparta Boss in semi-final showdown

Gold is Money will oppose Sparta Boss, while Sophia will engage Back Circle in the semifinal round this evening of the East Ruimveldt Street-ball Cup following their respective quarterfinal wins on Thursday.

It was an evening highlighted by penalty shoutouts, as all four encounters were decided via this route at the Back Circle tarmac.

Gold is Money downed emerging outfit Stabroek Ballers 3-2 on sudden death penalty kicks following a 0-0 score at the end of regulation time.

Their opponent, Sparta Boss, edged North East La Penitence 2-1 on penalty kicks after normal time ended 0-0.

Meanwhile, home side Back Circle bested California Square 3-2 on sudden death penalty kicks after normal time failed to produce a winner in the scoreless encounter.

On the other hand, Sophia defeated Family 3-2 on penalty kicks after normal time ended scoreless.

The winners will advance to the final, with the losers competing in the third-place playoff.

The winner of the tournament will receive $250,000 and the championship trophy, while the second, third, and fourth-place finishers will pocket $150,000, $75,000, and $50,000.

Complete Results

Game-1

Sophia-0 vs Family-0

Sophia won 3-2

Game-2

North East-0 vs Sparta Boss-0

Sparta won 2-1 on penalty kicks 

Game-3

Gold is Money-0 vs Stabroek Ballers-0

Gold is Money won 2-1 on penalty kicks 

Game-4

Back Circle-0 vs California Square-0

Back Circle won 3-2 on sudden death penalty kicks