El Salvador’s Cojute triumph over Belmopan 10-9 in thrilling Opening Game of 1st Ever International Futsal Tournament in Orange Walk

Posted: Saturday, August 17, 2024. 12:35 pm CST.

Cojute Futsal – Photo Credit: Cojute Futsal

By Rubén Morales Iglesias: El Salvador’s Cojute edged out Belmopan’s El Rancho with a 10-9 victory in the first-ever International Futsal Tournament, organized by the National Futsal League of Belize (NFLB), at the Orange Walk Multi-Purpose Complex in Orange Walk Town on Friday, August 16.

Bryants Villalta was the star for Cojute, leading with a hat trick. Edwin Chavez and Wálter Arias each netted a brace, while Marlon Molina, Héctor Martínez, and Jonathan Platero added one goal apiece.

For Belmopan, Luis Avalos and Dani Alvarez each scored hat tricks, with Humberto Mateo, Sean Maas, and Santos Machado also finding the back of the net.

Belmopan Futsal and Cojute are in Group A, alongside FC Fútbol RM from Playa Del Carmen, Mexico. Orange Walk Futsal, who suffered an 11-4 defeat to Independiente from Honduras, are in Group B with San Jose Futsal from Guatemala.

Belmopan Futsal – Photo Credit: Aracely Zetina

The tournament features a single round-robin format, with group matches concluding on Saturday. The top two teams from each group will advance to the semifinals on Sunday, followed by the final and third-place matches.

Saturday’s action kicks off at 7:30 pm, with Belmopan facing Mexico’s FC Fútbol RM at 9:30 pm, and Orange Walk taking on Guatemala’s San Jose at 10:30 pm. (See full schedule below).

Tickets for this historic event are available exclusively through DigiWallet, with special offers for multi-day passes: $24 for three days, $18 for two days, and $10 for a single day.

International Futsal Tournament Match Schedule: 

Venue: Orange Walk Multi-Purpose Complex, Orange Walk Town

• Friday, August 16, 2024:
  • 8:00 PM: Belmopan Futsal (BZE 1) 9-10 Cojute Futsal (SLV)
  • 9:00 PM: Orange Walk Futsal (BZE 2) 4-11 Independiente Futsal (HON)
• Saturday, August 17, 2024:
  • 7:30 PM: Cojute Futsal (SLV) vs. FC Fútbol RM (MX)
  • 8:30 PM: Independiente Futsal (HON) vs. San Jose Futsal (GUA)
  • 9:30 PM: FC Fútbol RM (MX) vs. Belmopan Futsal (BZE 1)
  • 10:30 PM: San Jose Futsal (GUA) vs. Orange Walk Futsal (BZE 2)
• Sunday, August 18, 2024:
  • 10:00 AM: Semi-Final 1 (1st Place Group A vs. 2nd Place Group B)
  • 11:00 AM: Semi-Final 2 (1st Place Group B vs. 2nd Place Group A)
  • 1:00 PM: Third Place Match
  • 2:00 PM: Final

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