A New Year's Day treat awaits football fans as two of the island's clubs with rich history, Boulevard Blazers and Somerset Trojans, face off in the Shield final at the Somerset Cricket Club. Kick-off is scheduled for 12 noon, with both sides eager to add another piece of silverware to their impressive trophy cabinets.
This final marks a rare cup meeting between these two former giants of Bermudian football. Their only previous encounter in a final came in the 1992/93 Charity Shield, with Boulevard Blazers emerging victorious with a 2-1 win.
Between them, the Blazers and Trojans have amassed a staggering 32 trophies. Somerset Trojans boast an impressive record, having won the Premier Division 10 times, the Martonmere Cup 7 times, and the Dudley Eve Trophy 5 times. They have also claimed the Charity Cup once.
Boulevard Blazers, while trailing in overall trophy count, have also enjoyed considerable success. They have won the Premier Division twice, the Martonmere Cup three times, the Dudley Eve Trophy once, and the Charity Cup three times, including their victory over the Trojans in the 1992/93 Charity Shield.
This Shield final promises to be a captivating contest between two teams with a rich history and a winning tradition. Both sides will be determined to start the new year with a victory and add to their impressive trophy hauls. The Somerset Cricket Club is set to witness a classic New Year's Day showdown as the Boulevard Blazers and Somerset Trojans battle for Shield glory.
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