Back Circle storms into group round of Futsal c/ships
Back Circle, Dave and Celina’s All-Stars, North Ruimveldt and Silver Bullets stormed their way into the group round when the inaugural Street Vibes Entertainment, Futsal Championship continued on Saturday.
Played at the National Gymnasium on Mandela Avenue, Back Circle made light work of Alexander Village winning 5-1 as Jermaine Beckles tallied a double in the third and 11th minute.
Stephon McLean also netted two goals in the 12th and 16th minute while
Sylvester Richardson netted the fifth goal in the 15th minute.
Sheldon Fletcher netted Alexander Village’s goal in the seventh minute. In other results, Dave and Celina’s All-Stars crushed West Back Road 6-2 with Donovan Francis scoring a helmet-trick in the seventh, 12th, 15th and 19th minute.
Adding to the score in the ninth and 14th minute were Rawle Gittens and Kennard Simon respectively.
West Back Road’s goal scorers were Josephius Charles and Ned Fraser who netted in the 13th and 17th minute each.
Meanwhile, North Ruimveldt hammered the Brazilian Team 7-1 with Gerald Gritten bagging a brace in the 13th and 14th minute while Joshua Browne also scored twice in the seventh and 18th minute. Assisting with goals in the third, fourth and ninth minute were Travis Grant, Kacy John and Ryan Hackett respectively. For the Brazilians, Wellinson scored in the sixth minute.
Silver Bullets of Linden downed North East Lake Penitence 6-4. Damion Williams recorded a double in the seventh and 15th minute while Jermaine Samuels tallied a brace in the first and 16th minute.
Adding to the score line were Romel Matthews and Omar Williams in the fourth and fifth minute apiece. For the losers, Delon Hunte, Rawle Adams, Alvin Moore and Kelvin Moore scored in the third, sixth, 12th and 14th minute each.
Tucville defeated Agricola Champion Boys 3-2 on sudden death penalty kicks, after normal time ended 2-2, while Albouystown-A edged Bent Street 1-0.
Also, Future Stars and Swag Entertainment defeated Campbellville and Beterverwagting (BV) via walkovers. The event resumes at the same venue on Thursday with the group stage.
Winner of the tournament will pocket $700,000 and the championship trophy, while the second, third and fourth place finishers will receive $250,000, $150,000 and $100,000 respectively and the corresponding accolade. The sponsors of the event are Banks DIH Limited, the Guyana Police Force, Windjammer International Hotel and Cuisine and 94.1 Boom FM.