Alpha United received a scare from Riddim Squad in the final of the Stag Beer Futsal at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall Saturday night, but held their nerve to be crowned champions via a 5-4 nail-biting victory. 

In a crowd-pleasing event, the two sides locked horns from the opening whistle and an exhibition of quality football from both teams resulted in the score being tied 2-2 at half time.
With the score tied 4-4, and less than a minute left in the match, Alpha’s Dwight `The Drone’ Peters sent a neat pass to a lurking Ronson Williams who brought the near capacity crowd to its feet with a fiery shot that rocked the net.
“It was a very good match and a fitting climax to this tournament. The game was very competitive but our players failed to manage properly. We committed too much foul and paid the price by having penalties given against us,” said Alpha’s Coach Wayne Dover.
“We also missed a penalty. Riddim Squad came to play. They came for a war and gave us the toughest time in this tournament,”
Travis `Zorro’ Grant and Daniel Wilson netted two goals apiece for the winners, while Dorville Steward and Amos Ramsay scored two goals each for Riddim Squad. The victory was worth $400,000 and bragging rights.
Alpha dedicated the win to President Odinga Lumumba who brought the club from obscurity over a decade ago to being one of the leading sides in the Caribbean today.
Meanwhile, Western Tigers devoured Santos 5-1 in the play off for third place. The Tigers were in complete control and were leading 2-0 at half time. Stellon David netted twice while Dellon Benjamin, Randolph Wagner and Leon Forrester scored one goal apiece for Western Tigers.
Santos’ consolation goal came off the boot of Kenroy Dominic.