The road to the Somerset Cricket Club is now clear after a decisive night of youth football at the PHC Stadium. On an evening defined by clinical finishing and defensive discipline, FC Bascome and Warwick Football Academy emerged victorious from their respective semi-finals to book their places in the Charles Marshall Cup Under-18 showpiece.
Somerset Trojans 0 FC Bascome 2
The opening fixture of the double-header saw FC Bascome produce a professional display to overcome a spirited Somerset Trojans side.
In a match where opportunities were at a premium, Bascome’s efficiency in front of goal proved to be the difference.
Jeon Wolfe provided the initial breakthrough with a well-taken strike, before Christian Piney doubled the advantage to secure a 2-0 win and ensure their progression to the final.
PHC Zebras 0 Warwick Football Academy 5
In the nightcap the Warwick Football Academy shutout the PHC Zebras 5 - 0.
If the first semi-final was a tactical affair, the nightcap was a statement of intent from Warwick Football Academy. Facing the PHC Zebras on their home turf, Warwick delivered a ruthless performance to claim a 5-0 victory.
The scoreboard reflected a total team effort, with the goals shared across the squad as Jayshun Headlam, D’Ari Coddington, Reza Ziri, and Amari Smith all found the back of the net. A difficult night for the Zebras was compounded further when an own goal added to the lopsided result.
The results set the stage for a highly anticipated final on Saturday, January 3rd. Both sides will travel to the Somerset Cricket Club for the New Year's showdown, with Warwick Football Academy looking to carry their goal-scoring momentum into the title match against a defensively sound FC Bascome unit.
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