‘Champion of Champions’ Futsal
California Square and Team Cruel recorded hard-fought wins when the inaugural edition of the Bent Street ‘Champion of Champions’ Futsal Championship commenced last night at the National Gymnasium on Mandela Avenue.
California Square bested the Linden All-Stars 3-2. In similar fashion, Team Cruel defeated North Ruimveldt 1-0. Also, Stabroek Ballers and Mocha played to a 1-1 stalemate. Up to press time, several other matches were underway.
The event, which will last for the duration of six dates, will feature 16 teams competing in an initial group stage format.
Group A comprises Bent Street A, Stabroek Ballers, Z-Tekk Family, and Mocha, while group B contains Back Circle A, North East La Penitence, Street Vybz, and Bent Street B.
On the other hand, group C is made up of Gold is Money, Linden All-Stars, Laing Avenue, and California Square, while group D consists of Sparta Boss, North Ruimveldt, Team Cruel, and Back Circle B.
After the conclusion of the group stage segment, the top two teams in each pool will progress to the quarterfinal round. The playing dates are: October 19th, 25th, November 2nd, 9th, and 16th.
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 and the corresponding accolade, respectively. On the individual side, prizes will also be given to the highest goal scorer, most valuable player, best defender, and goalkeeper, respectively.
Complete Fixtures and Group Assignments
Group A
Bent Street A
Stabroek Ballerz
Z-Tekk Family
Mocha
Group B
Back Circle
North East La Penitence
Street Vybz
Bent Street B
Group C
Gold is Money
Linden All-Stars
Laing Avenue
California Square
Group D
Sparta Boss
North Ruimveldt
Team Cruel
Back Circle B
Day 2 group – Saturday, 19th
19:00hrs: Back Circle B vs Team Cruel
19:30hrs: Mocha vs Z-Tekk Family
20:00hrs: Laing Avenue vs California Square
20:30hrs: North East La Penitence vs Bent Street B
21:00hrs: Back Circle vs Street Vybz
21:30hrs: Gold is Money vs Linden All-Stars
22:00hrs: Sparta Boss vs North Ruimveldt
22:30hrs: Bent Street A vs Stabroek Ballers
Day 3 group
19:00hrs: Street Vybz vs Bent Street B
19:30hrs: Back Circle B vs North Ruimveldt
20:00hrs: Stabroek Ballers vs Z-Tekk Family
20:30hrs: Linden All-Stars vs Laing Avenue
21:00hrs: Mocha vs Bent Street A
21:30hrs: Sparta Boss vs Team Cruel
22:00hrs: Gold is Money vs California Square
22:30hrs: North East La Penitence vs Back Circle
Day 4 quarterfinals
(1): Winner A vs Runner-up C
(2): Winner C vs Runner-up A
(3): Winner B vs Runner-up D
(4): Winner D vs Runner-up B
Day 5 semifinals
(5): Winner (1) vs Winner (2)
(6:) Winner (3) vs Winner (4)
Day 6
3rd Place
(7): Loser (5) vs Loser (6)
Final
(8): Winner (5) vs Winner (6)
