Shield Quarter-Finals
Extra Time Drama Sends Trojans Marching On
Vasco 2 Somerset Trojans 4 - After Extra Time
The Shield Quarter-Finals delivered a classic cup tie, with the Somerset Trojans emerging victorious after a thrilling extra-time battle against Vasco.
These two teams had previously played to a 1-1 draw in the First Division, but this time around, it was the Trojans who came out on top with a 4-2 win at the Southampton Oval.
The match was a back-and-forth affair, with the teams trading goals throughout regulation time. Jaden Rattery-Smith and Jaire Shields found the net for the Trojans, while Robin Thompson and Ryan Lopes scored for Vasco, leaving the score deadlocked at 2-2 after 90 minutes.
With the tension mounting, the game went into extra time. And that's whenShields took over! He scored in the first half of extra time to give the Trojans the lead, and then completed his hat-trick in the second half to seal a dramatic 4-2 victory.
Robin Hood Steals Victory from St. David's to Reach Shield Semi-Finals
St. David’s 0 Robin Hood 2
In a clash of First Division rivals, Robin Hood emerged victorious with a 2-0 win over St. David's at the Wellington Oval to book their place in the Shield Semi-Finals.
This Quarter-Final matchup was a tense affair, with both teams battling hard for every inch of the pitch. The first half ended goalless, with neither side able to find a breakthrough.
But Robin Hood turned up the heat in the second half. In the 77th minute, Xahiv Deroza delivered the decisive blow, finding the back of the net to give his team a crucial 1-0 lead.
St. David's pushed forward in search of an equalizer, but Robin Hood's defense held firm. And in stoppage time, late substitute Cairo Tucker put the game to bed, scoring a second goal to seal a 2-0 victory for Robin Hood.
Friendship Quarter-Finals
Rams Rampage Past Lions and into Friendship Trophy Semis
Paget Lions 0 North Village Rams 2
North Village Rams are on the prowl for silverware after a convincing 2-0 victory over Paget Lions in the Friendship Trophy Quarter-Finals.
The Southampton Oval witnessed a dominant display from the Rams, who controlled the game despite a goalless first half, North Village turned up the heat after the break.
Just five minutes into the second half, midfield maestro Tre Ming broke the deadlock, giving the Rams a crucial 1-0 lead. Then, in the 60th minute, Jonte Smith – fresh off his heroics with the Bermuda cricket team in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Sub Regional Americas Qualifiers – doubled the advantage with a clinical strike!
Paget Lions fought valiantly, but they couldn't find a way past the Rams' solid defense. North Village's victory sends them marching into the semi-finals, where they'll be looking to continue their quest for the Friendship Trophy title.
Hamilton Parish Powers Past Social Club to Reach Friendship Trophy Semis
Hamilton Parish 1 Young Men Social Club 0
Hamilton Parish are one step closer to adding more silverware to their trophy cabinet after a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Young Men Social Club in the Friendship Trophy Quarter-Finals.
The Wellington Oval witnessed a tense battle between these two rivals, with neither team able to break the deadlock in the first half. But in the 77th minute, Tre Burgess emerged as the hero for Parish, finding the back of the net to secure a crucial 1-0 lead.
Social Club pushed hard for an equalizer, but the Hamilton Parish defense held firm to preserve their advantage and book their spot in the Semi-Finals.
This victory adds to an already impressive season for Hamilton Parish, who lifted the Dudley Eve Trophy earlier this year. With momentum on their side, they'll be looking to continue their winning ways and challenge for the Friendship Trophy title.
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