Defending champions Gold is Money and Futsal giants Sparta Boss safely navigated their way into the Round of 16 as the 2nd edition of the Bent Street/VP ‘Champion of Champions’ Futsal Cup continued with a packed night of action at the National Gymnasium.
A total of seven matches were played on Friday, with the favourites largely living up to their billing, although not without a scare for the holders.
Gold is Money, the reigning champions, had to battle hard to progress, eventually squeaking past a determined Plaisance side with a tight 2-1 victory in the fifth match of the evening.
In contrast, traditional powerhouse Sparta Boss made lighter work of their opponents, comfortably dispatching Harmony Ballers 5-1 in the penultimate fixture, sending a clear warning to the rest of the competition.
The performance of the night arguably belonged to the emerging side, Team Spirit. The newcomers underlined their potential as a serious title contender by battering Victoria 6-1 in the final match of the night. Their dominant display sets up a mouth-watering clash in the next round.
North East La Penitence also ensured their progression with a comfortable 4-0 shutout victory over Pike Street.
In the night’s other results:
- Stabroek Ballers secured a solid 3-1 win against Eastside.
- Corinthians overcame a tough challenge from Albouystown, eventually prevailing 2-1.
- Bent St B edged a closely fought contest against Marad Ballers with another 2-1 scoreline.
The winning team in the main men’s tournament will walk away with a substantial prize of $1,000,000 and the championship trophy.
The runners-up will receive $500,000, while the third and fourth-place finishers will pocket $300,000 and $200,000, respectively.
The event will also feature Women’s and Youth segments, which commence at the semi-final stage. The winners will be awarded $150,000 (Women) and $100,000 (Youth).
The tournament will resume on Tuesday, 18th November at the National Gymnasium.
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