Somerset Trojans 2 Robin Hood 3
Somerset Trojans' home woes continued as they succumbed to a dramatic 3-2 defeat against Robin Hood at the Somerset Cricket Club, with a stoppage-time winner compounding their misery.
A tense and evenly contested first half saw both teams struggle to break the deadlock, leaving the scoresheet untouched as the players headed into the interval. However, the second half erupted into a goal-laden thriller.
Kenyi Mills ignited the contest in the 49th minute, giving the Somerset Trojans a crucial 1-0 lead. But Robin Hood responded swiftly, with Alexander Raymon-Lipinski restoring parity in the 55th minute.
The pendulum swung again in the 74th minute when James Cooper put Robin Hood ahead, leaving the home crowd stunned. However, Mills once again came to Somerset's rescue, netting his second of the game in the 89th minute to level the scores at 2-2.
Just as it seemed the teams would share the points, Cooper delivered a devastating blow in the second minute of stoppage time, securing a dramatic 3-2 victory for Robin Hood. The late goal sparked jubilation among the Robin Hood players and fans, while the Somerset Trojans were left to rue their missed opportunities.
This victory propelled Robin Hood into third place in the First Division standings, accumulating 20 points with one match remaining. The Somerset Trojans, meanwhile, remain in fourth place with 17 points and two games left to play.
The result leaves Somerset Trojans with a mountain to climb if they are to secure a higher finish in the league. Robin Hood, on the other hand, will be buoyed by their late triumph as they look to end the season on a high.
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