By Tyriq Walters | November 4, 2024
In an action-packed evening at the National Gymnasium, North Ruimveldt pulled off a major upset by defeating powerhouse Back Circle 4-1 in the quarterfinals of the Bent Street ‘Champion of Champions’ Futsal Tournament.
The match started with a bang as Stephon Walton gave North Ruimveldt an early lead in the 3rd minute.
Tyrese Louis extended the lead in the 20th minute, and Leandre Arthur made it 3-0 just two minutes later, putting Back Circle in a tough spot.
Despite a goal from Simeon Moore in the 25th minute that gave Back Circle a brief glimmer of hope, Louis scored again in the 40th minute to seal North Ruimveldt’s victory.
Meanwhile, other teams also booked their spots in the semifinals. North East La Penitence dominated Team Cruel with a 4-1 win.
Kelvin Moore scored twice (3rd and 26th minutes), while Carl Griffith added a 7th-minute goal and an own goal in the 29th minute.
Team Cruel’s only goal came in the 19th minute.
Gold is Money edged out Mocha in a thrilling 4-3 contest.
Shamar Koulen was the star of the show, scoring a hat-trick (2nd, 15th, and 17th minutes), with Andrew Murray adding another in the 6th minute.
Mocha’s efforts, including goals from Lloyd Matthews, Ian Mars, and Devon Padmore, were not enough to overcome Gold is Money’s attacking force.
Stabroek Ballerz secured a spot in the semifinals by eliminating California Square 3-0, with Lionel Holder (13th minute), Mark Jhalu (21st minute), and Jamal Cozier (29th minute) getting on the scoreboard.
The semifinals will feature North East La Penitence vs North Ruimveldt and Stabroek Ballerz vs Gold is Money, with the winner set to walk away with $1,000,000 and a trophy.
Cash prizes will also be awarded to the runners-up.
The excitement continues as the tournament heads into its final stages.