North Village Rams are the Under 15 Leonard DeRosa Holder Champions
PHC Zebras 1 North Village Rams 4
The North Village Rams stampeded to victory in the Under-15 Leonard DeRosa Holder Cup Final, overpowering the PHC Zebras in a pulsating clash at the Wellington Oval.
From the first whistle, the North Village Rams showed their intent, seizing control of the match with a ferocious intensity. Amir Brangman-Johnson ignited the North Village Rams' charge, striking in the 11th minute to give his team the early advantage. Just four minutes later, Jason Dixon DeSilva doubled the lead, sending the North Village Rams' faithful into raptures.
But the PHC Zebras, known for their fighting spirit, refused to be tamed. Kruz Iris injected a jolt of energy into the contest, pulling a goal back in the 22nd minute and setting the stage for a tense battle.
As the halftime whistle blew, the North Village Rams clung to a slender 2 - 1 lead, the tension palpable in the air. The second half promised a captivating showdown, and neither team disappointed.
With the clock ticking down, Malik Paynter emerged as the North Village Rams' hero. His strike in the 64th minute restored the two-goal cushion and sent a wave of relief through the North Village Rams' supporters. Paynter wasn't done yet, though. He sealed the victory with a clinical finish in the 72nd minute, sparking wild celebrations as the North Village Rams hoisted the coveted DeRosa Cup trophy.
The final whistle echoed across the Wellington Oval, confirming the North Village Rams' triumph. Their relentless attack, combined with a resolute defense, proved too much for the Zebras. The North Village Rams, with their hearts filled with pride and the trophy firmly in their grasp.
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