A Colin Nelson hat-trick propelled powerhouse Bent Street to the inaugural ‘One Guyana’ National Futsal Championship, defeating arch-nemesis Sparta Boss 6-3 in extra time on Saturday evening at the National Park Tarmac, Thomas Lands.
The final score emanated following an equalizing effort by Ryan Hackett with 17 seconds remaining on the clock in the 40 minute of normal time affair to send the contest into the overtime realm at 3-3. Hackett slammed home unchallenged from inside the right of the box after receiving a left sided pass to stun Bent Street, who looked capable of defending their minor 3-2 advantage.
At full time, Nelson, Job Caesar and Cecil Jackman were the scorers for Bent Street in the 13th, 18th, and 27th minute respectively while Sheldon Shepherd, Jermin Junior and Hackett were on target for Sparta Boss in the second and 30th and 39th minute respectively.
However, Nelson took over the contest in the extra-time realm, recording two conversions in front of the large gathering to help seal the title. Nelson slammed home into the right corner to make it 4-3 in the 42nd minute. Sparta was presented with a perfect opportunity to equalise at 4-4 in the 43rd, after being awarded a penalty kick, after Bent Street had accumulated six fouls.
However, Junior was denied by custodian Akel Clarke from distance. Nelson once again made his presence felt, rifling his effort into the far corner in the 44th minute to make it 5-3. The score was then sealed in the 49th minute when Job Caesar netted.
Bent Street for their victory, walked away with $1,000,000 and the championship trophy. Sparta Boss received the runner-up package of $500,000 and a trophy.
On the individual side, Bent Street’s Daniel Wilson was adjudged the event’s Most Valuable Player (MVP). He walked away with a motorcycle.
Meanwhile, Back Circle dismissed California Square 9-4 in the third place playoff. With the outcome, Back Circle walked away with $200,000, and the respective accolade whilst California Square received $100,000 and the corresponding trophy.
Complete Results
Final
Bent Street-6 vs Sparta Boss-3
Bent Street scorers
Colin Nelson-13th, 42nd, and 44th
Job Caesar-18th and 49th
Cecil Jackman-27th
Sparta scorers
Sheldon Shepherd-2nd
Jermin Junior-30th
Ryan Hackett-39th
3rd Place Playoff
Back Circle-9 vs California Square-4
