‘Bend it Like Beckham’ Futsal
Traditional giants Sparta Boss, Bent Street, Back Circle, and North East La Penitence advanced to the semifinal round following contrasting wins in the quarterfinal segment when the inaugural edition of the ‘Bend it Like Beckham’ Futsal Championship continued at the National Gymnasium on Mandela Avenue.
Sparta Boss downed Bent Street B by a 3-0 score. The trio of Jermin Junior, Solomon Austin, and Darron Niles scored in the third, eighth, and 30th minutes, respectively.
Similarly, Bent Street dismissed Team Cruel 3-1. Pernell Schultz, Daniel Wilson, and Samuel Garnett netted in the sixth, 16th, and 26th minutes apiece. For the loser, Jemar Harrigon netted in the fourth minute.
On the other hand, Back Circle edged North Ruimveldt 2-1 on penalty kicks after regulation, and extra time ended scoreless. Also, North East La Penitence edged Gold is Money 1-0. Calvin Moore scored the only goal in the sixth minute.
Up to press time, several matches were underway. The event is slated to conclude on Saturday. The winner of the event will pocket $1,000,000 and the championship trophy, while the second, third, and fourth-place finishers will receive $500,000, $300,000, and $200,000, respectively, and the corresponding accolade.
Complete Results
Quarterfinals
Game-1
Bent Street-3 vs Team Cruel-1
Bent St. scorers
Pernell Schultz-6th
Daniel Wilson-16th
Samuel Garnett-26th
Team Cruel scorer
Jemar Harrigon-4th
Game-2
North Ruimveldt-0 vs. Back Circle-0
Back Circle won 2-1 on penalty kicks
Game-3
North East La Penitence-1 vs Gold is Money-0
Calvin Moore-7th
Game-4
Sparta Boss-3 vs. Bent Street B-0
Jermin Junior-3rd
Solomon Austin-8th
Darron Niles-30th
