BY TONY IROGA
G-Camp United were crowned the champions of the Bulk shop Futsal Championship league over the weekend at the Friendship Hall in East Honiara.
They claimed the title after beating Strides FC in the grand final penalty shootout match which ended with narrow 6-5 victory.
A total of 28 community teams and 476 men participated in the open challenge tournament in the 2026 Bulk Shop championship League.
In an interview with Island Sun yesterday via call, G-Camp head coach, Mr Andison Ian said it’s a victory for his team to scoop the title.
“Stride United is a tough team with well-disciplined players but we managed to defeat them in narrow victory in the penalty shootout,” he said.
He said his team had trained very hard for the tournament since the game kicked-off and he thanks God for the victory win.
He also wishes to thank the supporters and fans of Gilbert Camp community who came out in numbers and rallied behind the team during the matches.
After 28 teams pooled in elimination matches, top 6 community teams were listed for the quarter, semi and grand final matches which G-Camp worked hard to finish off as champions.
The six community teams were Wesley United, Cana Bullets, G-Camp United, Lau Valley FC, SINU Kukum FC, and Strides FC.
The G-Camp United side, the young high-energy team had finished in the final after a dominant performance in the semifinals.
G-Camp United proved too strong in an attack, defeating Kutztown FC 5–3 in an exciting high-scoring game.
SINU Kukum FC edged past a determined FC Highlanders side with a narrow 2–1 victory.
Strides FC is a powerhouse team developed through the Sports and Leadership Training (SALT) pathway program, known for their tactical discipline and clinical finishing.
G-Camp coach Mr Andison Ian said his team is now preparing for the upcoming SIFF and Bulk-Shop tournament league which is set for the coming months.
The conclusion of this championship makes way for the 2026 Bulk Shop School League, which is scheduled to kick off on Monday, March 30 at the Friendship Hall.
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