 North Village Rams 2 Devonshire Cougars 0
The North Village Rams added another piece of silverware to their trophy cabinet, securing the FA Challenge Cup with a 2-0 victory over the Devonshire Cougars at the Flora Duffy South Field Stadium, exorcising some of the memories from last year's FA Challenge Cup Final defeat at the same venue.
Having already claimed the Premier Division Trophy this season, the Rams arrived at the National Sports Center determined to add another and overcome the disappointment of their previous FA Cup Final outing at the stadium against St. George’s Colts.
North Village Rams Starting Line-Up; - Detre Bell, London Steede (Amir Dill 63rd), Seke Spence (Tre Manders 80th), Jonte Smith, Rai Sampson, Tre Ming (Jaizel Smith Deshields 87th), Jalen Harvey, Khimo Harrison, Liam Evans, Judah Chapman (Daion Swan-DaSilva, 63rd), Jai Bean - Substitutes - Kyler Knights, Ian Simmons, Jayce Basden, Z'Chai Jennings-Barnett - Devonshire Cougars Starting Line-Up: - Q'Shai Darrell, Zeko White, Jazario Brimmer (Simeon Burrows 46th), Charmari Burns (Elisha Darrell 46th), Che'Kai Caisey (D’Ari Coddington 74th), Domico Coddington, Chae Brangman, Lejuan Simmons, Zari Simmons, Mikel Thomas (Demetre Daniels 61st), Jecoa Thomas - Substitute: - Manoj Paynter, Jahdae Wade, Christian Albouy
The North Village Rams made the breakthrough in the 17th minute when London Steede found the back of the net, giving his side an early 1-0 lead. The Devonshire Cougars had a golden opportunity to level the score when they were awarded a penalty.
However, Domico Coddington's spot-kick struck the post, allowing the North Village Rams to maintain their 1-0 advantage heading into the half-time interval.
The second half saw the Rams take greater control of the match, and they doubled their lead in the 77th minute when Jai Pitt-Bean added his name to the scoresheet.
Despite the Cougars' efforts to get back into the game, the North Village Rams held firm defensively, securing a 2-0 victory and claiming the FA Challenge Cup title. The Rams celebrated their second trophy of the season, marking a successful campaign for the club.
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