Bent Street and Back circle square off for top honors
Yolanda Ross (2nd from left), Managing Director of Rocks Auto Trans and Spare Parts, posing alongside Bent Street captain, Colin Nelson (1st from left); Back Circle, leader Selwyn Williams (1st from right) and tournament co-ordinator Wayne ‘Harry’ Griffith at the pre-final press conference
Yolanda Ross (2nd from left), Managing Director of Rocks Auto Trans and Spare Parts, posing alongside Bent Street captain, Colin Nelson (1st from left); Back Circle, leader Selwyn Williams (1st from right) and tournament co-ordinator Wayne ‘Harry’ Griffith at the pre-final press conference

Rocks Auto Trans and Spare Parts ‘Legendary Cup’ Final…

THE battle lines have been drawn and the respective captains have exuded confidence in emerging victorious on Saturday evening as Bent Street battles Back Circle in the final of the inaugural Rocks Auto Trans and Spare Parts ‘Legendary Cup’ Futsal Championship at the National Gymnasium.

Colin Nelson, captain of Bent Street, during a pre-match press conference yesterday at the company’s Charlotte Street headquarters said, “Bent Street is a confident team and we are accustomed to this type of environment and we are confident of emerging victorious.”

According to Nelson, this is a festive period and football is part of that culture and he hopes that everyone comes out and supports their respective team in the final.

On the other hand, Selwyn Williams, skipper of Back Circle stated that he hopes everyone comes out and supports the competing teams which will add to the spectacle, adding that his charges are prepared for the fixture despite Bent Street acquiring the services of notable players such as Ryan Hackett.

He explained, “I need everyone to come out and support Back Circle, I also want persons to come out and support Bent Street, and we are looking forward to a competitive match and clean match. I have heard that Bent Street has strengthened their team by acquiring Ryan Hackett, but we are ready for the match.”

Colin Nelson (left), captain of Bent Street, posing alongside Back Circle skipper, Selwyn Williams (right) with the two motorcycles that will be up for grabs for the MVP and a lucky patron on the final night of the inaugural Rocks Auto Trans and Spare Parts ‘Legendary Cup’ Futsal Championship at the National Gymnasium.

Bent Street stormed their way into the finale after crushing Tiger Bay 7-2 in the semi-final section. Similarly, Back Circle thrashed Sparta Boss 5-1 in the second semi-final affair.

Meanwhile, Yolanda Ross, Managing Director of Rocks Auto Trans and Spare Parts, stated that the entity is happy with support that has been afforded to the tournament, adding that the company is already looking to the 2024 edition given the accomplishment of the maiden championship.

She further said, “I would like to thank our sponsors for supporting the event and may the best team win.”

The winner of the tournament will pocket $500,000 and the championship trophy. On the other hand, the second, third, and fourth-place finishers will receive $250,000, $150,000, and $100,000 respectively.

On the individual side, the Most Valuable Player (MVP) will receive one motorcycle. Similarly, a patron will receive one motorcycle on the night of the final.

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