 A Sunday of contrasting fortunes across the Bermuda Football Association's Premier and First Divisions saw North Village Rams extend their lead at the top, while X-Roads delivered a dominant display.
PREMIER DIVISION
North Village Rams 1 Paget Lions 0
North Village Rams regained a four-point cushion at the summit of the Premier Division with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Paget Lions at Bernard's Park.
The Rams, seeking revenge for a previous defeat and eager to create breathing room over PHC Zebras, were made to work hard for their win.
The decisive moment arrived in the 77th minute when Jonte Smith, the league's leading scorer, found the net, securing all three points for the Rams.
Hamilton Parish 0 Wolves 0 - Postponed
The match between Hamilton Parish and Wolves at the Wellington Oval was postponed due to a shortage of assistant referees.
Dandy Town Hornets 2 Devonshire Cougars 3
Devonshire Cougars survived a late Dandy Town Hornets fightback to secure a 3-2 victory at the BAA Field.
The Cougars raced to a 3-0 lead, courtesy of a Chae Brangman hat-trick, with goals in the 29th, 35th, and 45th minutes.
However, Dandy Town Hornets mounted a spirited comeback in the second half. Nizigh Spence scored in the 68th minute, and Jahkari Furbert reduced the deficit to one in the 81st minute. Despite their late pressure, the Hornets were unable to find an equaliser. The Hornets also finished the match with 8 men after several red cards were shown.
FIRST DIVISION
X-Road’s 12 Vasco 0
First Division champions X-Roads delivered a ruthless performance, demolishing Vasco 12-0 at Lord's in St. David's. The champions were 8 goals up at half time and added a further four in the second half.
Paul Simons and Khamori Brangman each scored hat-tricks, while Donavon Thompson added two goals. Aaron Spencer, Noidre Brown, Jorge Sanchez, and an own goal completed the scoring.
Southampton Rangers 5 Somerset Eagles 2
Southampton Rangers secured a 5-2 victory over Somerset Eagles at the Southampton Oval.
Nacori Smith opened the scoring in the seventh minute, and Kevon Douglas doubled the lead in the 32nd minute. Quayan Watson pulled a goal back for the Eagles in the 35th minute.
Player-coach Keith Jennings restored the Rangers' two-goal advantage in the 48th minute, before Khalil Symonds and Kidane Callender added further goals in the 80th and 85th minutes respectively. Jacob Estis scored a consolation goal for the Eagles in stoppage time.
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