Defending champion Bent Street suffered a shock loss, while Gold is Money, Alexander Village, North East La Penitence and Future Stars recorded contrasting wins when the Magnum Independence Cup continued on Wednesday at the National Park tarmac.
In what can be described as the biggest upset to date, Bent Street went down to a spirited Agricola unit 0-2. Kacy John and Kevin Padmore recorded conversions in front of a sizable crowd in the third and 16th minute to seal the unlikely result.
Traditional giant Gold is Money brushed aside Beterverwagting (BV) 3-0 led by a brace from Randolph Wagner in the third and 21st minute. Adding a goal in the fourth minute Darren Benjamin.
In a similar manner, Alexander Village bested Avocado Ballers 2-0. Leon Yaw notched up two conversions in the sixth and 16th minute.
Meanwhile, North East La Penitence edged Ansa McAl All-Stars 3-2. Marlon Nedd scored twice in the fifth and sixth minute, with Akeem Sam adding to the scoreline in the second minute. For Ansa McAl, the combination of Steve Sharples and Ryan Fraser netted in the 23rd and 24th minute respectively.
Likewise, Future Stars edged newcomer Vengy 4-3. Ryan Dowding bagged a double in the sixth and seventh minute, while Daniel Ross and Jamal Cozier added conversions in the fifth and 16th minute apiece.
For Vengy, the trio of Alberto Hernandez, Castillo Marcus and Andres Hines found the back of the net in the second, fourth and 22nd minute respectively. In other results, Leopold Street and Festival City battled to a 4-4 draw, while Stabroek Ballers and Tiger Bay played to a 2-2 stalemate.
The competition resumes tomorrow at the same venue with another round of matches. The winner of the event will pocket $700,000, and the championship trophy, with the runner-up walking away with $400,000 and the corresponding accolade. On the other hand, the third and fourth place finishers will pocket $200,000 and $100,000 respectively.
The other sponsors of the event are: MVP Sport, Nigel Hinds Financial Services, Andrews Supermarket, Bold Expressions Barbershop, Fireside Grill ‘N’ Chill, Star Party Rentals, and Lucozade.
