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National Futsal Cup kicks off tonight at National Gymnasium
The inaugural Street Vibes Entertainment’s ‘National Futsal Cup’ was officially
launched yesterday at the Windjammer Hotel in Kitty with action set to begin tonight at the National Gymnasium in the 32-team tournament that will run for 2 weeks.
Tournament Coordinator, Linden Gill, declared that he expects a very competitive tournament, which will feature teams not only from the Georgetown environs but also out of the country. He revealed that a Brazilian team and a unit comprising of African nationals will be competing in the event, which will add to the spectacle.
Meanwhile, Captain of the African contingent David Chimda stated that his team is excited to compete in the tournament, noting that the composition of his roster features players from Nigeria, South Africa, Cameroon, Ghana and Zimbabwe with a hunger for success.
Referee coordinator, Wayne Griffith, explained during yesterday’s launch that unlike previous futsal tournaments, after two fouls, there will be a new rule enforced that will allow for the award of a penalty after each successive fouls.
The event kicks off at 19:00hrs at the National Gymnasium on Mandela Avenue with 8 elimination matches as the teams look to stay in contention in the tournament that has a total prize purse of over $1,000,000. In the opening fixture, Kitty Hustlers will oppose Pike Street Sophia, while Agricola Champion Boys will engage Meadowbrook Kings (MBK) All-Stars at 19:30hrs.
The third fixture will pit Gold is Money against Albouystown-B at 20:00hrs, while Showstoppers will oppose New Marker Street at 20:30hrs and Mocha will tackle Broad Street from 21:00hrs.
In the showdown, Leopold Street will battle Melanie from 21:30hrs, while Back Circle lock horns with Alexander Village at 22:00hrs and Sparta Boss match skills with Channel-9 Warriors at 22:30hrs.
The event will resume on Saturday at the same venue with another eight matches. At 19:00hrs, Swag Entertainment will battle Beterverwagting (BV), while Dave and Celina’s All Stars will tackle West Back Road at 19:30hrs and Silver Bullets take aim at North East La Penitence from 20:00hrs.
In the fourth contest, Albouystown-A battles Bent Street at 20:30hrs, while North Ruimveldt will oppose the Brazilian Team from 21:00hrs and Ol Skool Ballers engage the African Team at 21:30hrs.
The final two fixtures will pit Sophia against Tucville from 22:00hrs and Campbellville against Future Stars at 22:30hrs.
The winner of this tournament will pocket a handsome $700,000 and the championship trophy, while the second, third and fourth place finishers will receive $250,000, $150,000 and $100,000 respectively.
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