Futsal: Atletico, SCC, Simplimente & HPWC Win
Fans were treated to four exciting games at the Bermuda College Gym at the latest round of futsal action took place.
The first game of the night saw two undefeated teams Atletico CP and Footy Force battle it out for bragging rights. In the first half, the game was evenly matched and Atletico led 3 to 2 at half-time.
The second-half saw both teams see saw back and forth with Atletico scoring 5 goals to Footy’s 5 goals resulting in Atletico wuinning the game 8 to 6. MVP for Atlectico was Sareiko Thomas with 2 goals. Dunnya Taylor was Footy’s MVP scoring a hat trick. With the win, Atletico has a commanding lead the league.
The second game was perhaps a prelude to the annual Cup Match Classic between Somerset Cricket Club and St. George’s Cricket Club. Both teams gave fans end to end action and at half-time SCC was ahead 5 to 4. The second-half was very even with both teams scoring 2 goals each which allowed SCC to eak out the win by a final score of 7 to 6.
SCC’s MVP was Tahj Wade who played a masterful role in the back. St. George’s Philip Anderson was also outstanding scoring 2 goals.
The third game was another close affair with newcomers Simplimente Futsal taking on Talent FC. Talent rebounded from their loss last week and played a mutch better game. At the half, Simplimente led 4 to 2. Both teams were evenly matched in the second half with each scoring 4 goals.
However, Simplimente won the game 8 to 6. Shaun Brown was outstanding for Simplimente scoring 4 goals. Justin Sousa was MVP for Talent, making a series of outstanding saves to keep his team in the game.
The last game of the evening saw previously undefeated C-Side Freestylers run into a well oiled HPWC who pressured and outplayed their younger counterparts in all aspects of the game. C-Side never got going and at half-time HPWC led 4 to 2.
The second-half was not much different with HPWC continuing to frustrate their opponents and scoring 5 goals to C-Side’s 3, to win the game 9 to 5. HPWC’s Shakir Smith was their MVP scoring a hat trick. Quinaceo Hunt was outstanding for C-Side.
Games continue this Saturday at the Bermuda College Gym starting at 6 pm. All are welcome.
