Team Cruel and Mocha recorded contrasting victories when the MVP Futsal Championship commenced yesterday at the National Gymnasium, Mandela Avenue, Georgetown.
Team Cruel dismissed Leopold Street 3-1. Neron Barrow recorded a double in the first and 12th minute, while Jemar Harrigon added a conversion in the 13th minute. For the loser, Randy Maynard netted in the 15th minute.
Meanwhile, Mocha edged Alexander Village 3-2. Kevin Agard bagged a double in the 6th and 22nd minute, while Rondel Heywood added to the score in the 27th minute. On target in the loss with a double was Leon Yaw in the 11th and 23rd minute.
Up to press time four other matches were underway. The event continues tomorrow at the same venue with another round of elimination fixtures. Stabroek Ballers will oppose Melanie at 19.45 hours, with Future Stars engaging Crane at 20.30 hours, and Vengy battling Swag Entertainment at 21.15 hours.
In the fourth contest, Albouystown will lock horns with Campbellville at 22.00 hours, while Back Circle opposes Vryheid’s Lust at 22.45 hours, and Sparta Boss takes aim at Channel-9 from 23.30 hours.
The resulting winners will progress to the group section. Upon the conclusion of the round-robin stage, the top two finishers and the two best third place teams will progress to the quarterfinal section. Also, the respective group winners will receive $50,000, whilst the second, third, and fourth-place finishers will collect $30,000, $20,000, and $10,000 respectively.
Further, the winner of the tournament will collect $500,000, whilst the second, third and fourth-place finishers will receive $300,000, $200,000, and $100,000 respectively, and the corresponding accolade.
The competition will also feature a four-team female component. The competing teams are Santos, Fruta Conquerors, Guyana Defence Force, and Guyana Police Force. The resulting winner will pocket $200,000, while the second, third, and fourth-place finisher will receive $100,000., $50,000, and $20,000 respectively.
