Andrew Armstrong and his University of Dayton Men's Soccer teammates traveled to Davidson College and dominated the hosts in a 5 - 1 victory.
The University of Dayton pushed their winning streak to three games while Davidson College dropped below .500 on the season.
In the 22nd minute Dayton took the initial lead with a goal from sophomore Cooper Lijewski, his 3rd goal of the season off the assist from fellow sophomore Braden Seel.
Graduate student Hjalti Sigurdsson doubled the lead for Dayton with his shot to the lower left corner in the 42nd minute. It tied him for the team lead with his seventh goal of the season.
In the 61st minute Freshman Armstong added to the margin off assists from Lijewski and sophomore Martin Bakken.
Four minutes later, Armstrong scored his 5th goal of the season, got his second of the game with assists from Bakken and senior Joseph Melto Quiah.
Bakken's 8th goal of the season came when he converted a penalty in the 77th minute to put the game out of reach.
In the 87th minute Davidson managed to break up the shutout with a goal in the 87th.
Saturday, October 26, 2024
Bermuda Five Help Thomas College Win
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Five Bermuda players helped Thomas College Lesley University Lynx 5 - 0.
Cody Robinson, Shane Robinson, Isaiah Francis, Tre Burgess, and Joshua Joseph all played a part in the match,
Joseph earned his 100th point in a hat-trick performance.
Thomas College struck first, as Micky Woodrow scored from a rebound in the 4th minute to give them a 1 - 0 lead.
13 minutes later Thomas was awarded a penalty kick, and Joseph calmly slotted the ball into the back of the net to earn him his 100th career point.
With less than a minute to go until halftime Adam Elkott weaved through two players and sent a perfect pass into Joseph, who scored his second goal of the game to give Thomas College a 3 - 0 lead going into halftime.
The second half started much like how the first half went, as Woodrow and Cody Robinson combined to find Joseph, who tapped the ball past the goalkeeper to secure a hat-trick.
In the 68th minute David Ivarsson sent in a corner kick that eventually found Francis, then along to Payton Mitchell, who scored to make it 5 - 0.
Friday, October 25, 2024
McDowall & Anderson Fall to Coker
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Caleb McDowall and his Anderson Men's Soccer teammates after holding No. 11 Coker scoreless for 75 minutes of play, fell 1 - 0 following a Coker free kick just outside the box.
The opening 20 minutes of the match saw three shots apiece from Anderson and Coker, before Coker's offense pulled away to outshoot Anderson 6-1 for the remainder of the half. Their efforts were matched by Anderson's defense, however, and the scoreline stood even at 0 going into the break.
The first half-hour of the second half was an even battle between the two teams, with each side recording three shots and one corner kick. The matchup took a turn when a contentious Anderson foul led to an ejection and Coker free kick. Coker took advantage of the opportunity, as the service found the head of a Coker player and sailed into the back of the net, giving the No. 11 Coker a 1-0 lead.
Thursday, October 24, 2024
BFA Youth Leagues Round-Up
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Under 18 APPLEBY Youth League
Somerset Trojans 0 North Village Rams 4
The North Village Rams defeated the Somerset Trojans 4 - 0.
After a scoreless First Half, Norico Furbert gave the North Village Rams the lead in the 49th minute, Furbert doubled the lead in the 54th minute. In the 76th minute Malik Paynter made it 3 - 0 to the North Village Rams, and then in the 90th minute Jordan Williams made it 4 - 0.
Dandy Town Hornets 2 Devonshire Colts 1
The Dandy Town Hornets came from behind to defeat Devonshire Colts 2 - 1.
Isaiah O'Brien gave Devonshire Colts the lead in the 12th minute, but the Dandy town Hornets drew level at 1 - 1 in the 17th minute when Dakayo Leverock scored.
The Dandy Town Hornets would get the go ahead goal and the winner in stoppage time from Azai Dyer.
PHC Zebras 5 Vasco 0
The PHC Zebras defeated Vasco 5 - 0, with five different players finding the back of the net.
Ismail Ali gave the PHC Zebras the lead in the 3rd minute, Xave Smith doubled the lead three minutes later. Rahkeem Wilson extended the PHC Zebras lead to 3 - 0 in the 18th minute as they took that lead to the break.
In the 51st minute Damori Baxter would make it 4 - 0, and then Ravi Simmons scored in the 84th minute to earn the PHC Zebras the 5 - 0 victory.
Under 13 APPLEBY Youth League
PHC Zebras 3 North Village Rams 1
The PHC Zebras came from a goal down to defeat the North Village Rams 3 - 1.
The North Village Rams took the lead in the 5th minute with Jahroy Woods-Lottimore finding the back of the net, but Kaezai Outerbridge equalized in the 28th minute as the teams went to the break level at 1 - 1.
The PHC Zebras took the lead in the 52nd minute with Chase Simmons finding the back of the net, and then six minutes later the PHC Zebras would add a third through Shiloh Anderson.
Warwick Football Academy 3 St. David’s 4
St. David’s edged Warwick Football Academy 4 - 3 in a see-saw battle.
Warwick Football Academy took the lead in the 3rd minute with Cillian McGlynn scoring, St. David’s would level the match at 1 - 1 with Duvontae Binns Martin scoring in the 12th minute, but three minutes later Warwick Football Academy retook the lead with Caleb Mello finding the net, and then in the 25th minute Binns Martin would add his second goal of the game to draw St. David’s level at 2 - 2.
Warwick Football Academy for a third time would take the lead this time in the 55th minute as Cairo Tucker scored, but an own goal pulled St. David’s level for a third time six minutes later, and then in the 63rd minute Freddie Jones scored the winner for St. David’s.
Under 15 APPLEBY Youth League
Warwick Football Academy 4 Dandy Town Hornets 0
Warwick Football Academy defeated the Dandy Town Hornets 4 - 0.
Maximillian Kimberley gave Warwick Football Academy the lead in the 40th minute, ZacChaeus Grant doubled the lead in the 51st minute, and then one minute later Ja'Zhari Ingham made it 3 - 0 to Warwick Football Academy. Cillian McGlynn would strike in the 56th minute to make it 4 - 0 to Warwick Football Academy.
PHC Zebras 2 Vasco 1
The PHC Zebras edged Vasco 2 - 1.
The PHC Zebras would take a 1 - 0 lead in the 15th minute with Lailen Davis scoring, they would take that lead to the break.
Aaron King would double the PHC Zebras lead in the 45th minute, Vasco would pull a goal back in the 70th minute through a Jaylen Medeiros strike.
FC Bascome 5 Devonshire Colts 0
FC Bascome defeated Devonshire Colts 5 - 0, Jeon Wolfe would score a hat-trick within the first 23 minute to earn FC Bascome a 3 - 0 lead, Isaac Todd would add the fourth in the 25th minute, and then Brayton Browne made it 5 - 0 with a goal in the 50th minute.
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Brothers Help St. Andrew’s Win CAIS Senior Tournament
Photo Credit: Paul Mosey
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Two sets of brothers from Bermuda played key roles in securing the Canadian Accredited Independent Schools (CAIS) Division 1 Senior Boys National Championship for St. Andrew’s College.
As www.islandstats.com covered the Saltus Senior Boy’s and the Saltus Under 13 Boy’s we can once again share the goals from the St. Andrew’s College vs. Saltus Senior Boys match
Sebastian and Michael Madeiros, as well as Reza and Heris Ziai played roles in the team's victory.
Sebastian Madeiros was named MVP of the Championship match, recognized for his exceptional leadership and performance on the field.
Sebastian Madeiros, a Co-Captain of the St. Andrew’s College Varsity Soccer team, commanded the midfield, helping to maintain control and drive the team to victory. His defensive skills and strategic play were instrumental throughout the tournament. Joining him on the varsity squad this year, his younger brother Michael Madeiros played a crucial role in the team’s defense, helping to limit opposing teams’ scoring opportunities.
In addition to the Madeiros brothers, Bermuda resident brothers Reza and Heris Ziai also contributed significantly to the team’s success, playing pivotal roles in each of St. Andrew's wins throughout the competition. Notably, St. Andrew’s faced Bermuda’s own Saltus Grammar School twice during the tournament, making the victory particularly meaningful for the Bermudian players. The Saltus team had great success in the tournament and all of the players from Bermuda represented Bermuda and their respective schools with great pride.
During the group stage, the St. Andrew’s Saints defeated Saltus Grammar School 3 - 0, Lower Canada College (Quebec) 1-0, and Upper Canada College (Ontario) 4-1. They continued their winning streak in the knockout rounds, starting with a 2-0 quarterfinal victory over Selwyn House (Montreal), followed by a 3 - 1 win over Saltus in the Semi-Finals.
Coach Adrian Bradbury praised the contributions of the Bermuda-based players, stating, "Bermuda continues to be one of the foundations of our soccer program here at St. Andrew's College. Our two senior starters, Seb and Reza, really asserted themselves during this championship weekend, while our two sophomores in Michael and Heris contributed in a major way and are key to the future of Saints Soccer."
In Bermuda, Sebastian and Michael Madeiros, along with the Ziai brothers, have honed their skills with Warwick Football Academy and Robin Hood Football Club under the guidance of Coach Richard Todd as well as the coaching staff and club team. Their local training and teamwork have prepared them for high-level competitions, leading to both league and Kappa title victories over the years.
Sebastian Madeiros expressed his gratitude upon receiving the MVP award, saying he was honored to accept it and acknowledged the contributions of his teammates. “This award reflects the collective effort of everyone on the team,” he shared.