Mixed Fortunes for Bermudians Across UK and US Football
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A day of contrasting results saw Bermudian footballers and coaches experience both highs and lows across various leagues in the UK and US.
Bascome's Blast Fall Short, Smith's Rhode Island Opens with Defeat
David Bascome, head coach of the Baltimore Blast, witnessed his team suffer a narrow 7-6 defeat to the St. Louis Ambush in a closely contested Major Arena Soccer League encounter at the TU Arena.
Meanwhile, Khano Smith's Rhode Island side began their United Soccer League season with a 2-0 loss away to Charleston Battery.
Eve Makes Nuneaton Debut, Thompson Reaches Cup Final
Dale Eve made his debut for Nuneaton Town, stepping in for the injured Brandon Bache, and kept a clean sheet as his new team secured a 3-0 victory over Stapenhill. Nuneaton Town thanked Alvechurch FC for their assistance in the move.
Kenni Thompson and her AFC Bournemouth Women's teammates advanced to the Adopt South Hampshire Women’s Senior Cup Final with a comfortable 3-0 win at Moneyfields.
Cup Final Heartbreak, County Cup Exit, and Cup Final Return
Jasmine Spence and her Newport Pagnell Town Women's teammates suffered a 3-1 defeat to Maidenhead United in the Berks & Bucks FA Women's Senior Cup Final at Beaconsfield Town.
Aaliyah Nolan's Bradford City Women's team bowed out of the County Cup at the quarter-final stage, losing 5-2 to Halifax FC Women.
However, Eva Frazzoni celebrated reaching a second consecutive final with AFC Sudbury Women's, who defeated Needham Market Women's FC 3-0 in the MHGoals Ltd Suffolk Women's Cup Semi-Final. Frazzoni was the star of the show, scoring twice in the victory.
Edwards Scores on Return, River City Fall Short
Zakhari Turner and Trinae Edwards featured for River City Women's & Girls, who were defeated 3-2 by Sheffield FC Women First in the East Midlands Women's Regional Football League Division 1 Central. Edwards marked her return to the team with a goal.
The day's results highlight the diverse experiences of Bermudian footballers across the globe, with cup finals, league debuts, and tough defeats all part of the sporting landscape.
