–Speightland nab Queen’s title

YOUNG Gunners are the new ‘One Guyana’ Sand Football kings following their 1-0 victory against Hi Flyers following Saturday evening’s final.

Hi Flyers were brought down by the single strike of the encounter, which was registered by Ryan Arthur when the $1M final was played at the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) Linden Office compound in Linden.

In front of beach football fans, which included Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips, it would be Arthur who tuck home the deciding goal in the 19th minute in the first quarter, to shock the pre-game favourites Hi Flyers.

For their efforts, Hi Flyers received $500,000.
MS Ballers were winners of the third-place prize, where they pocketed $200,000.

In the other championship game, Speightland out-hustled Hururu to take home the Queen’s title and pocket $400,000 with a 2-1 win.
The defeated finalist, Hururu, collected $200,000.

Nikita Wayne netted the opening goal in the 5th minute, and Sheneesa Cornelius doubled the score for Speightland in the 17th minute.
Nikesha Persaud reduced the scores with a strike in the 37th minute for the eventual losers, Hururu, and the 2-1 scoreline lasted to the final whistle.
In the third-place game, Aroaima eased past Rockstone, 4-1, and receive $100,000, as Odessa Smith netted the quadruple of goals for the winners, and the consolation goal for Rockstone was registered by Vonita Mingo.

Rockstone for placing fourth got $50,000.
The presentation of the trophies and cash incentives were handed over following the conclusion of the championship matches, and assisting with making the presentations were Andrew Forsy