 Bean the Hero as Rams overcome Colts in FA Challenge Cup Quarter-Final Thriller
St. George’s Colts 1 North Village Rams 3 - AFTER EXTRA TIME
The FA Challenge Cup produced another dramatic chapter as holders St. George's Colts were knocked out by last year's finalists, North Village Rams, in a thrilling extra-time encounter at the Wellington Oval. Jai Bean was the hero for the Rams, scoring a late brace to seal a 3-1 victory and send his team into the Semi-Finals.
The match was a tense affair from the start, with both teams battling for supremacy. The first half ended goalless, but the deadlock was broken in the 58th minute when an unfortunate own goal gave St. George's Colts the lead. However, North Village Rams responded with resilience, equalizing in the 70th minute through Jai Bean
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With the scores level at the end of regulation time, the match went into extra time. The tension continued to build as both teams pushed for a winner. Just as it seemed the game was heading for penalties, Bean stepped up to become the hero for the Rams. In the third minute of stoppage time, he outpaced his marker and rounded the onrushing goalkeeper to slot the ball into an empty net, giving the Rams a 2-1 lead. A minute later, he sealed the victory with his third goal, showcasing his composure and skill as he beat two defenders before calmly slotting the ball past the advancing goalkeeper.
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