FIRST DIVISION
Somerset Eagles 0 Boulevard Blazers 0
A resolute Somerset Eagles side held the Boulevard Blazers to a goalless draw at White Hill Field, frustrating the recently crowned Shield Champions.
The Blazers, who currently sit second in the table, travelled to sixth-placed Eagles hoping to continue their impressive form. However, they found a determined home side who were clearly up for the challenge.
St. David’s 0 Robin Hood 7
Robin Hood produced a ruthless attacking display to demolish St. David's 7-0 at Lord's, leapfrogging their opponents in the league table.
The visitors, who started the day in fifth, were clinical in front of goal, with Xahiv DeRoza opening the scoring in the 14th minute. He quickly scored his second just one minute later, leaving St. David's reeling. Hayden Dill added a third before the break, giving Robin Hood a commanding 3-0 lead at half-time.
The second half saw more of the same, with Dill bagging two more goals in quick succession to complete his hat-trick and extend the lead to 5-0. An own goal further compounded St. David's misery before Chance Eve put the icing on the cake with an 85th-minute strike to seal a resounding 7-0 victory.
Somerset Trojans 1 Southampton Rangers 4
Southampton Rangers piled more pressure on the Somerset Trojans, inflicting a 4-1 defeat at the Somerset Cricket Club.
The Trojans, found themselves on the back foot early on as Kevon Douglas gave Rangers the lead in the 17th minute.
Enrique Mendes brought the Trojans level in the 32nd minute, offering a glimmer of hope for the home side. However, their joy was short-lived as Sijay Samuels restored Rangers' lead just five minutes later, ensuring they went into the break with a 2-1 advantage.
Douglas then grabbed his second goal of the game in the 63rd minute, effectively putting the game beyond the Trojans' reach. Antonio Bailey added a fourth in stoppage time to complete a comprehensive victory for the Rangers.
PREMIER DIVISION
PHC Zebras 0 Paget Lions 1
Paget Lions pulled off a shock 1-0 victory over defending champions PHC Zebras at the PHC Stadium, thanks to a decisive penalty from Diajé Hart.
In a tightly contested match between two sides with contrasting fortunes, it was the visitors who struck the decisive blow. Hart confidently converted from the spot in the 39th minute.
The Zebras, who started the day in third place, struggled to break down a well-organized Paget Lions defense.
Hamilton Parish 0 Devonshire Colts 2
Devonshire Colts increased the pressure on Hamilton Parish with a convincing 2-0 win at the Wellington Oval, solidifying their position as title contenders.
The visitors took the lead on the stroke of half-time. A well-worked move culminated in Daniel Ball finding the back of the net, giving Colts a deserved lead heading into the break.
Despite Hamilton Parish's efforts to find an equalizer, Colts remained resolute in defense. Chemarl Henry then put the game to bed in the 90th minute, scoring his seventh goal of the league season to secure all three points for the home side.
Wolves 0 Dandy Town Hornets 2
Dandy Town Hornets seized control of the Premier League with a clinical 2-0 victory over Wolves at the BAA Field, capitalizing on North Village Rams' inactivity.
Fresh from their Friendship Trophy triumph on New Year's Day, the Hornets carried their winning momentum into this fixture, dominating proceedings from the outset. David Jones Jr. proved to be the difference-maker, opening the scoring in the 12th minute.
Jones Jr. then sealed the victory in stoppage time with his second goal of the game, ensuring the Hornets took all three points and leapfrogged the idle North Village Rams to claim top spot in the league.
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