Action intensifies in Magnum Independence Cup

May 02, 2022 Sports

Sparta Boss, Back Circle, Showstoppers, and Albouystown were amongst the victors when the Magnum Independence Cup continued on Saturday at the National Park Tarmac, Thomas Lands.

Action at the National Park Tarmac between Road Warriors (red) and Albouystown in the Magnum Independence Cup.

Action in the Sparta Boss and East Front Road clash in the Magnum Independence Cup.

Sparta Boss dismissed East Front Road 6-0. Ryan Hackett recorded a brace in the 18th and 19th minutes while Jermin Junior tallied a double in the seventh and 22nd minutes. Adding goals in the fourth and 21st minute respectively were Eusi Phillips and Nicholas MacArthur.
Similarly, Showstoppers crushed Festival City 5-0. Delon Lanferman fashioned a double in the 11th and 12th minutes, while Marvin Josiah, Dexroy Adams, and Kevin Edghil scored in the third, 10th, and 20th minute respectively.
Meanwhile, Back Circle downed Mocha 4-2. The foursome of David George, Adrian Aaron, Selwyn Williams, and Jermaine Beckles scored in the fourth, seventh, ninth, and 24th minute respectively. For Mocha, Amos Ramsay registered two conversions in the 17th and 23rd minutes.
Also, Albouystown edged Road Warriors 2-1. Trevon Campo and Kevin Tyrese scored in the sixth and 16th minute respectively. For the loser, Randy Roberts netted in the 19th minute.
In other results, Sophia edged Melanie 2-1, Belfield Warriors upset Leopold Street 2-0, and Tiger Bay squeaked past Ansa McAl All-Stars 1-0. Also, North East La Penitence and Stabroek Ballers battled to a 3-3 draw.
The event continues tomorrow [Tuesday] with the final round of group stage matches at the same venue.
The winner of the tournament will collect the package of $700,000, and the championship trophy, while the runner-up will receive $400,000 and the corresponding accolade. The third and fourth place finishers will walk away with $200,000 and $100,000 respectively.
The other sponsors of the event are MVP Sport, Nigel Hinds Financial Services, Andrews Supermarket, Bold Expressions Barbershop, Fireside Grill ‘N’ Chill, Star Party Rentals, and Lucozade.