Sparta Boss will oppose Rio All-Stars and Gold is Money will battle Swag Entertainment in the semifinal round of the inaugural President’s Cup Streetball Knockout Championship, following quarterfinal wins on Thursday.
Staged at the National Gymnasium, Mandela Avenue, Sparta Boss edged North East La Penitence 4-3. Deon Alfred recorded a hat trick in the eighth, 10th and 27th minute.
Adding a goal in the 22nd minute was Ryan Hackett. For North East La Penitence, Shaquille Browne tallied a brace in the 11th and 28th minute while Adrian Aaron scored in the 14th minute.
In the other fixture, Rio All-Stars needled Showstoppers 1-0. Job Caesar scored in the seventh minute. Meanwhile Gold is Money brushed aside Berbice All-Stars 4-1.
Randolph Wagner fashioned a hat trick in the 13th, 18th and 23rd minute while Jamal Pedro netted in the 21st minute. For the loser, Benjamin Opara netted in the 26th minute.
On the other hand, Swag Entertainment of Linden bested Future Stars 4-2. Kendolph Lewis registered a double in the 19th and 24th minute, while Shane Luckie and Daniel Wilson scored in the eighth and 10th minute each.
For Future Stars, Stephon Reynolds and Keron Solomon found the back of the net in the fifth and 27th minute respectively. The semifinal round and final will occur on Friday February 28th.
Winner of the event will collect $500,000, with the runner collecting $300,000. The third and fourth placed side will receive $150,000 and $50,000 respectively.
