 Devonshire Cougars 1 (4) Dandy Town Hornets 1 (5) - After Extra Time
The Devonshire Recreation Club was the scene of a dramatic Friendship Trophy Preliminary Round clash as the Dandy Town Hornets edged the Devonshire Cougars in a penalty shootout to secure a spot in the Quarter-Finals.
The match, originally scheduled for Friday night but postponed due to inclement weather, lived up to the hype, with both teams battling fiercely for a place in the next round.
The Devonshire Cougars drew first blood in the 28th minute, with Jayori Fox finding the back of the net to give his side a 1-0 lead heading into halftime. However, Dandy Town responded early in the second half, equalizing through a Tomiko Goater penalty in the 51st minute.
Despite a tense and closely fought contest, neither team could find a winning goal in regulation time, and the match headed into extra time. Even after 30 minutes of extra time, the score remained deadlocked at 1-1, setting the stage for a dramatic penalty shootout.
The shootout went down to the wire, with the pressure mounted as the seventh penalty taker for each team stepped up to the spot. Dandy Town held their nerve, converting their seventh penalty, while the Devonshire Cougars' effort was missed, sending the Hornets into a frenzy of celebration.
Dandy Town's victory was a testament to their resilience and determination. Despite falling behind early, they fought back to equalize and held their nerve in the shootout to secure a hard-fought win. They now advance to the Quarter-Finals, where they will face another tough challenge against the St. George’s Colts in their quest for Friendship Trophy glory.
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