HARD Knocks, DC Ballers and Foundation Family strengthened their chances of reaching the quarter-finals with solid wins on day two of action in this year’s ExxonMobil Guyana Futsal Competition that continued at the Retrieve Hard Court in Linden on Saturday night last.
Now in its 20th year, the tournament organised by New Era Entertainment saw Hard Knocks, DC Ballers and Foundation Family position themselves on the path to the last eight of this sixteen-team tournament, as group round-robin play continued in front of delightful fans.
After YMCA earned a walkover win against Mines who failed to show, Foundation Family hammered a hapless Marine Ballers 13-1, as Jomaine Beckles slammed home seven goals, with Anthony Kayne getting a hat-trick, while Duquan Wilson and Keon Charles netted the other two goals for the winners giving them their second victory. Marcus Daniels netted the consolation goal for Marine Ballers.
DC Ballers then gained their second win in as many matches, with a 4-3 victory over Galactic FC who lost for the second time. Beveny Marks contributed with a brace while Antwoine Gill and Jehu Regis were the other scorers in that 4-3 win. Darwin Gonzalez and Carlos Gill were the scorers for the losing Galactic side.
Hard Knocks then crushed Anunnaki 13-3, to record their second straight victory. Omar Brewley banged home six goals, Colwyn Drakes four, Marley Major two and Kendolph Lewis one for the dominant Hard Knocks who got their second win in as many matches. Yohance Smith got all three goals for the Anunnaki team
Salah Family played to a 1-1 draw against Good Fellas, in what was their first game of the tournament. Andrew Murray and Mark Holder were the respective scorers for Good Fellas and Salah Family.
Spaniards then shot their way past Bomberz 6-0, behind Banda Solomon’s hat-trick, a double by Sean Jones and the other netted by Jessi Marshall.
Attackers and Code Ballers then played to a 1-1 stalemate. Guillame Anthrone was the scorer for Attackers and Qualon Andries did the same for Code Ballers who won their first game, as Attackers came off a loss in their first game.
The competition continues tomorrow and Saturday at the Retrieve Hard Court.