The Premier Division title race took an unexpected turn as Paget Lions upset Dandy Town Hornets with a 1-0 victory at the Southampton Oval. Meanwhile, league leaders North Village Rams extended their advantage at the top with a resounding 5-1 win over Wolves.
Paget Lions 1 Dandy Town Hornets 0
A moment of brilliance from Rakeem DeShields proved to be the difference between the two sides. In the 28th minute, DeShields unleashed a stunning long-range free-kick from inside his own half, catching Dandy Town goalkeeper Peter Silvester off guard and sending the ball sailing into the back of the net.
Dandy Town, despite their best efforts, were unable to find an equalizer, and Paget Lions held on for a crucial victory that deals a blow to the Hornets' title aspirations.
Wolves 1 North Village Rams 5
At Bernard's Park, North Village Rams demonstrated their title credentials with a dominant display against Wolves. Tre Ming led the scoring with two goals, while Kyler Knights, Seke Spence, and Jai Bean from the spot also found the back of the net. Torque Outerbridge scored a consolation goal for Wolves, who remain rooted to the bottom of the table.
This victory extends North Village Rams' lead at the top of the Premier Division to five points, putting them in a commanding position as the season enters its final stages.
First Division
Robin Hood 1 Vasco 0
Robin Hood climbed to third place in the First Division standings after securing a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Vasco at the BAA Field. The match was officiated by young referee Sar Smith.
The decisive moment came in the 27th minute when Tokia Bean found the back of the net, giving Robin Hood a lead they would hold onto for the remainder of the match.
Despite a valiant effort from Vasco, Robin Hood's defense stood firm, denying their opponents an equalizer. The victory marks an important step for Robin Hood in their pursuit of third in the First Division.
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