FC Bascome clinched the Bermuda Football Association Under 18 Knock-Out Trophy on Sunday after a commanding 4-1 victory over North Village Rams at the National Sports Center.
FC Bascome 4 North Village Rams 1
The contest at the Flora Duffy South Field Stadium began with FC Bascome asserting their dominance almost immediately. The opening goal arrived in just the 10th minute when Christian Piney found a way through the North Village defence to put his side ahead. Before the Rams had a chance to settle, the lead was doubled in the 17th minute as Rajee Knight-Rowling capitalised on a lapse in concentration to make it 2-0.
Despite the early setback, North Village Rams remained competitive and managed to frustrate their opponents for the remainder of the first half. They eventually found a lifeline shortly after the interval when Norico Furbert found the back of the net in the 59th minute. The goal shifted the momentum and set up a tense final half-hour as the Rams pushed for a potential equaliser.
However, FC Bascome’s resilience proved decisive as they weathered the storm. The two-goal cushion was finally restored in the 86th minute through a composed finish from Rylan Desilva, effectively ending the North Village comeback hopes. The result was put beyond all doubt in stoppage time when an unfortunate own goal added a fourth for FC Bascome.
The final whistle sparked celebrations for the Bascome side, who justified their status as favourites with a display of clinical finishing and defensive discipline. While North Village showed flashes of quality, they were unable to match the consistency of a Bascome outfit that now looks to build on this youth success in the seasons to come.
Saturday, April 11, 2026
Hornets & Bascome Secure Youth Glory in Finals
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The future of Bermudian football was on full display at Bernard Park as the Bermuda Football Association’s Youth Finals delivered a day of high drama, clinical finishing, and landmark victories across the age groups.
Under 13 Tier II Final
Dandy Town Hornets 3 St. George’s Colts 1
The Under 13 Tier II Championship was settled in favour of the Dandy Town Hornets, who showcased remarkable resilience to overcome an early scare against the St. George’s Colts. The East Enders appeared to have the perfect start when Kayden Harvey found the net in the opening minute of the contest, but their lead was short-lived. Chance Franks restored parity for the Hornets just four minutes later, before Mazaii Tucker turned the game on its head in the 27th minute to hand Dandy Town a lead they would take into the interval.
The second half remained a tightly contested affair until Gebre Vickers doubled the advantage in the 61st minute, effectively securing the 3-1 victory and the title. Kobe Deane was instrumental for the champions, earning the Most Valuable Player award for his commanding performance, while Jack Walsh stood out as the top performer for a spirited St. George’s side.
Under 13 Tier 1 Final
PHC Zebras 1 FC Bascome 2
Drama continued in the Under 13 Tier I Final as FC Bascome edged out the PHC Zebras in a contest defined by a blistering start from the eventual winners.
Bascome wasted no time asserting their authority, with Mason Barioni striking in the 5th minute followed closely by a second from Remi Furbert in the 8th.
The Zebras mounted a valiant comeback attempt and pulled a goal back through their MVP Azai Burt in the 57th minute, but they could not find a way past FC Bascome’s MVP Xavier Hildago, who held firm to preserve the 2-1 win.
Under 15
Fc Bascome 4 Warwick Football Academy 1
FC Bascome’s dominance extended into the Under 15 final, where they produced a clinical display to dismantle Warwick Football Academy 4-1.
The afternoon belonged to MVP Jeon Wolfe, who delivered a sensational hat-trick to lead his side to glory. Wolfe was supported by a single strike from Micah Doran to round out the scoring for the victors.
Despite a consolation goal from Warwick's standout player Ja'Zhari Ingham, they were unable to contain a Bascome offensive that appeared to be operating at the peak of its powers.
Friday, April 10, 2026
Rams & FC Bascome Set for U18 Final Showdown
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The stage is set for a blockbuster conclusion to the youth football season as the North Village Rams and FC Bascome prepare to clash in the Bermuda Football Association Under-18 Knock-Out Final. The two sides will meet at the Flora Duffy South Field Stadium this Sunday at 1:30 pm, following a night of contrasting Semi-Final fortunes at the National Sports Centre.
North Village Rams 2 Somerset Trojans 0
The North Village Rams secured their place in the showpiece event with a disciplined 2-0 victory over the Somerset Trojans. After a tense and scoreless first half characterized by tactical caution from both sides, the Rams finally broke the deadlock in the 73rd minute.
Sar Smith proved to be the hero of the hour, finding the back of the net to give his side a precious lead. The Trojans pushed forward in search of an equaliser, but their hopes were dashed in the 82nd minute when an unfortunate own goal doubled the Rams' advantage and effectively ended the contest.
FC Bascome 3 Warwick Football Academy 2
FC Bascome’s path to the final was a high-scoring thriller that required a resilient response to a Warwick Football Academy comeback. Bascome appeared to have the game won within the opening ten minutes, racing into a 2-0 lead thanks to an early strike from Kyden Browne followed quickly by a goal from Carter Thomas. They carried that comfortable cushion into the interval, but the second half saw a spirited resurgence from Warwick.
The deficit was halved in the 53rd minute when Samuel Carolo struck for Warwick, and the momentum shifted completely in the 66th minute as Amari Smith found the equaliser to make it 2-2. With the game on a knife-edge and extra time looming, Isaiah Gibbons emerged as the match-winner for FC Bascome. His 84th-minute strike settled a dramatic encounter and ensured that Bascome would be the ones walking out onto the South Field turf this Sunday to challenge the Rams for the title.
Thursday, April 09, 2026
Final Four Set for Under 18 Knockout Showdown
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The path to youth glory reaches its penultimate stage this Friday, as four of the island’s premier development sides descend on the National Sports Centre for the Bermuda Football Association Under-18 Knockout Semi-Finals.
With two spots at Sunday’s showpiece up for grabs, the North Field is set to host a high-stakes double-header starting on Friday evening. The matches come at a critical juncture in the youth season, following a group stage and quarter-final round defined by narrow margins and shifting momentum.
The opening fixture sees the Warwick Football Academy take on FC Bascome. This clash brings together two programs with a deep-rooted rivalry; notably, Warwick hold the edge in recent encounters after a hard-fought 3-1 victory over Somerset and a gritty 2-1 win against Vasco da Gama. However, Bascome have proven difficult to break down, having earned hard-fought draws against both the North Village Rams and the PHC Zebras.
In the nightcap, the North Village Rams will face the Somerset Trojans. The Rams enter the tie in formidable form, having already dispatched PHC 2-1 and held Bascome to a stalemate. The Trojans, however, will be no pushovers; they secured their semi-final berth with a clinical 3-2 victory over Vasco da Gama and will be desperate to avenge their previous 3-1 loss to Warwick by reaching the final.
The road to the North Field has been anything but straightforward. The competitive parity of this year's cohort is reflected in a series of tightly contested preliminary results: North Village Rams 1-1 FC Bascome Somerset Trojans 3-2 Vasco da Gama North Village Rams 2-1 PHC Zebras Warwick Football Academy 2-1 Vasco da Gama PHC Zebras 2-2 FC Bascome Warwick Football Academy 3-1 Somerset Trojans
For the winners on Friday night, the ultimate prize awaits on Sunday afternoon. The 2026 Under-18 Knockout Final is slated for the Flora Duffy South Field Stadium at the National Sports Centre.
With a 1:30 pm kick-off on Sunday, April 12th, the island's premier stadium will provide the perfect stage for the next generation of Bermudian stars to fight for the first major piece of silverware this spring.
Wednesday, April 08, 2026
Jimenez at the Double as Hibs Sink Rangers
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Bermuda international Logan Jimenez produced a clinical late cameo as Hibernian Under 19’s fought back to secure a dramatic 4-2 victory over Rangers, booking their place in the CAS Elite League Cup semi-finals.
In a pulsating encounter at the Rangers Training Centre, Darren McGregor’s side showed immense resilience to overcome a Rangers outfit that twice held the lead. Despite the hosts finding the net through Calum Adamson and Max Cameron, the "wee Hibees" refused to buckle, with Jimenez eventually turning a tense group-stage finale into a celebration for the visitors.
The match remained on a knife-edge after earlier strikes from Callum MacDonald and Josh McDonald had kept Hibs in contention. However, the momentum shifted decisively in the final ten minutes. With the scores locked at 2-2, a Hibs corner was only partially cleared to the edge of the box. Jimenez reacted quickest, turning a goal-bound swipe into a first-time effort that squirmed under the Rangers goalkeeper to hand Hibs their first lead of the afternoon.
The drama intensified in the 86th minute when a stray backpass gifted the visitors a golden opportunity. A swift interception saw the ball squared to Jimenez; though his initial attempt was bravely blocked, the 17-year-old made no mistake with the rebound, calmly slotting into the unguarded net to double his personal tally and seal the result.
The victory sees Hibs advance to the final four of the competition with significant momentum, while Rangers exit at the group stage. For Jimenez, the late double caps a standout performance that underscores his growing importance to McGregor’s attacking options as the hunt for silverware enters its defining phase.
