The Bermuda Football Association Shield and Friendship Trophy Quarter-Final action continued at White Hill Field, where defensive discipline and clinical finishing proved the difference as both the Somerset Eagles and Dandy Town Hornets booked their spots in the final four.
Shield
Somerset Eagles 1 Southampton Rangers 0
In a highly anticipated Shield clash between First Division rivals, the Somerset Eagles advanced to the semi-finals with a narrow 1-0 victory over the Southampton Rangers. After a tense and scoreless first half, the breakthrough arrived just two minutes after the restart.
Kanhai Fray proved to be the hero for the Eagles, finding the back of the net in the 47th minute. Despite late pressure from the Rangers—who were chasing a record-extending seventh Shield title—the Eagles' backline held firm to secure the shutout and their progression in the tournament.
Friendship
Dandy Town Hornets 3 Boulevard Blazers 0
The Dandy Town Hornets continued their quest to retain the Friendship Trophy with a convincing 3-0 win over the Boulevard Blazers.
Enrique Swan opened the scoring in the 10th minute before Dante Leverock doubled the advantage with a header in the 31st minute. The Blazers were handed a lifeline just three minutes later when they were awarded a penalty, but drama ensued as Ian Coke's spot-kick struck the post. Although Coke was first to the rebound and bundled the ball home, the goal was promptly ruled out by the officials.
Leading 2-0 at the break, the Hornets eventually put the game beyond reach in the 64th minute when Jahkari Furbert struck to make it 3-0. The victory ensures Jarreau Hayward’s side remains on track to defend the only silverware they secured last season.
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