Rio All-Stars won secured their maiden championships, defeating Gold is Money 1-0 to clinch the inaugural President’s Cup Streetball Knockout Championship on Friday.
Staged at the National Gymnasium, Mandela Avenue, Jermin Junior settled the outcome following a scoreless first half period compliments of a 27th minute conversion. The goal occurred following a swift counterattack and Junior slotted from the left side of the area into the right corner after an interception in the middle of the playing area.
Due to the outcome, Rio All-Stars pocketed $500,000, with the losing finalists receiving $300,000. In the third place playoff, Swag Entertainment edged Sparta Boss 2-1. Daniel Wilson and Kendolph Lewis scored in the 14th and 19th minute each. For the losers, Keifer Brandt netted in the 10th minute.
With the win, Swag walked away with $100,000. On the other hand, the loser received $50,000. In the earlier semifinal matches, Gold is Money edged Swag Entertainment 4-3 on sudden death penalty kicks after regulation time ended 2-2.
Prior to the penalty shootout, Randolph Wagner and Andrew Murray scored in the 10th and 37th minute respectively for Gold is Money.
For the losers, Kendolph Lewis and Colin Nelson found the back of the net in the 20th and 38th minute respectively. Meanwhile Rio All-Stars defeated Sparta Boss 2–1 on penalty kicks after normal time ended 1-1.
Prior to the eventual result, Cecil Jackman handed Rio the lead in the ninth minute, only for Sparta Boss to level proceedings in the form of Gregory Richardson in the 19th minute.
