Bent Street, Rio All-Stars, Kingston and Leopold Street are the semi-finalists in the Magnum Tonic Wine Mashramani Cup Futsal Championship after quarter-final victories Saturday at the National Gymnasium on Mandela Avenue.
Bent Street, winner of the inaugural edition, made light work of Sophia 7-2. Sheldon Holder led the rout with a hat-trick in the 12th, 14th and 15th minute. Assisting with a brace was Colin Nelson in the second and 26th minute while Daniel Wilson and Jermaine Beckles added goals in the 20th and 29th minute respectively. For Sophia, Dwayne Lowe scored in the 14th and 28th minute. Bent Street will now lock horns with Kingston who defeated Spartacus 3-1. Stephon Reynolds smashed three goals in the 19th, 21st and 24th minute to secure the vital result for Kingston.
For Spartacus, Simeon Moore scored in the 17th minute.
Meanwhile, Leopold Street earned a matchup with Rio All-Stars after downing Gold is Money 3-1. Omallo Williams, Okeeny Fraser and Eon Alleyne found the back of the net in the 14th, 22nd and 25th minute respectively.
On target in the loss for Gold is Money was Andrew Murray Jr., who netted in the 17th minute.
Rio-All Stars brushed aside Back Circle 3-0 compliments of second half goals from Job Caesar, Jermin Junior and Lennox Cort in the 22nd, 27th and 30th minute apiece.
In a post-match comment, tournament coordinator Esan Griffith said, “Once again another exciting night of action was witnessed with the trend of upset results continuing. The tournament is now perfectly setup for an exciting conclusion on the 22nd. The quality of the remaining teams cannot be questioned as several high profile and established brands have fallen at the hands of emerging forces which highlights the competitive and unpredictable nature of the tournament.”
Winner of the event will pocket $700,000 and the championship trophy, while the second place side will collect $400,000 and the respective accolade. On the other hand, the third and fourth place unit will receive $200,000 and $100,000 respectively and the corresponding trophy.
