The lineup for the Bermuda Football Association (BFA) Shield and Friendship Trophy semi-finals has been officially finalized following a dramatic weekend of quarter-final action across the island.
Chairman of competitions Shannon Burgess conducted the high-stakes draw this morning inside the Clyde Best Centre of Excellence Boardroom, setting the stage for a blockbuster series of matches over the festive period.
The Friendship Trophy semi-final draw features four of the Premier Division’s most consistent performers, promising a "heavyweight collision" in the final four. Defending champions Dandy Town Hornets remain on track to retain their title after a convincing 3-0 victory over the Boulevard Blazers. They are joined in the hat by: North Village Rams, who secured a hard-fought 2-1 win over the St. George’s Colts. Devonshire Cougars, who overcame an early deficit to defeat Young Men’s Social Club 4-2. Devonshire Colts, who progressed after a remarkable comeback from two goals down to sink X-Road’s Warriors 4-2 in the final match of the weekend.
In the Shield competition, a quartet of First Division promotion hopefuls will battle for a spot in the New Year's Day final. The semi-finalists include Somerset Trojans, who secured their spot with a clinical 4-0 shutout of St. David’s.
They are joined by fellow West End side Somerset Eagles, who edged out Southampton Rangers 1-0 in a tense encounter. Rounding out the final four are Robin Hood, fresh from an 11-0 demolition of Vasco, and Wolves, who received a quarter-final bye.
