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Saturday, February 14, 2026
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Bean’s Hat-Trick Heroics Spare North Village Blushes
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North Village Rams 3 Paget Lions 1 - After Extra Time
The North Village Rams kept their dreams of a successful title defence alive, but only after being pushed to the absolute limit by a resilient Paget Lions side at Bernard Park.
The FA Challenge Cup holders eventually secured their passage to the semi-finals with a 3–1 victory, though they required an additional thirty minutes of extra time to shake off their stubborn opponents.
In a match defined by tactical patience, the Rams finally broke the deadlock just before the interval. Jai Bean, who would go on to be the defining figure of the afternoon, found the back of the net in the 42nd minute to give the favourites a slender advantage at the break. For much of the second half, it appeared that a single goal would be enough to see the champions through, as they controlled possession and stifled the Lions' counter-attacking threats.
However, the Paget Lions refused to follow the script. With just eight minutes of regulation time remaining, Julian Carpenter capitalised on a lapse in the Rams' defence to fire home an equaliser. The dramatic 82nd-minute strike stunned the home support and invigorated the visitors, who successfully navigated the closing stages of the ninety minutes to force the contest into extra time.
The Rams wasted no time in reasserting their authority during the additional period. Just sixty seconds into the first half of extra time, Bean struck again to restore North Village’s lead and deflate the rising Paget momentum. The forward then completed his hat-trick in the 102nd minute, clinically finishing a swift attacking move to effectively end the game as a contest.
The victory ensures the North Village Rams join the PHC Zebras in the hat for the semi-final draw, as they continue their march toward another potential triumph at the National Sports Centre. While the Lions will exit the competition with their heads held high, it is Bean’s clinical finishing that remains the story of the round, keeping the Rams' treble hopes firmly on track.
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Saturday, February 14, 2026
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Trott & Lambe Win the Battle of the Bermudians
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The mid-February weather finally abated across the United Kingdom and Wales this weekend, clearing the deck for a significant day of "Bermuda Clashes" in the English football pyramid.
The headline act took place at the Cardiff City Stadium, where goalkeeper Nathan Trott and his Cardiff City teammates extended their remarkable unbeaten league run to 11 matches with a commanding 3–1 victory over Nahki Wells and Luton Town.
Cardiff started with blistering intent, taking the lead after just 11 minutes. Joel Colwill wove through a crowded Luton box before finding Turnbull, whose instinctive first-time effort flew into the far corner. The Hatters found a lifeline ten minutes later when they were awarded a penalty, which skipper Jordan Clark converted to level the scores.
The Bluebirds’ response was clinical. Two goals in five minutes effectively killed the contest. First, Colwill turned scorer after Tanner won possession high up the pitch, before Perry Ng added a spectacular third, unleashing a long-range strike into the top corner. Trott remained sharp in the Cardiff goal throughout the second half, notably tipping away a dangerous Shayden Morris cross to preserve the two-goal cushion.
The afternoon’s second major Bermudian head-to-head occurred in the Southern League Premier Central, where Reggie Lambe and Needham Market secured a convincing 3–0 win over Milan Butterfield and Halesowen Town.
In the same division, Zhani Burgess enjoyed a successful afternoon as Quorn AFC edged Bishop's Stortford 2–1 at the Stotto Stadium.
It was a day of contrasting results for Bermuda's overseas contingent:
Coleridge Fubler celebrated a 3–1 away win with Binfield FC against Fareham Town in the Isthmian League.
Kane Crichlow remained an unused substitute as Chelmsford City defeated Hampton & Richmond 3–1 in the National League South.
Harry Twite helped Lboro Students secure a hard-fought 2–2 draw with Corby Town in NPL Midlands action.
Willie Clemons and Leiston FC shared the points in a 1–1 draw with Sporting FC.
However, it was a difficult afternoon for Keziah Martin and Justin Donawa, as their Hereford FC side suffered a heavy 5–1 defeat at the hands of Southport at Haig Avenue.
The results leave Nathan Trott’s Cardiff as the big winners of the day, with the Bluebirds firmly established as the form team in the Championship as the promotion race intensifies.
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Saturday, February 14, 2026
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Ambush Silence the Blast as Bascome’s Men Falter at Home
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The St. Louis Ambush delivered a clinical performance to dismantle David Bascome’s Baltimore Blast at the SECU Arena, securing a dominant 7–3 victory that left the hosts searching for answers in a tightening Major Arena Soccer League standings.
The Ambush set the tone early, silencing the home crowd just over two minutes into the first quarter when Riley Urie found the back of the net. While the first period remained a tight defensive struggle, the floodgates opened in a frantic second quarter that ultimately defined the contest.
St. Louis doubled their lead within twenty-three seconds of the restart through William Eskay, but the Blast appeared to have found a route back into the game when Kevaughn Frater struck just two minutes later. However, the momentum was short-lived. Randy Martinez and Jeff Michaud both capitalised on defensive lapses to give the Ambush a commanding 4–1 lead at the halftime interval, leaving Bascome with much to ponder in the locker room.
The Baltimore side showed signs of life early in the third quarter as Jonatas Melo reduced the deficit, but the Ambush response was swift and ruthless. James Thomas restored the three-goal cushion midway through the period before Ozzy Santana added a sixth with just a second remaining on the clock, a crushing blow to any hopes of a Baltimore comeback.
Despite a late consolation goal from Jake Schindler in the final period, the result was never in doubt. Randy Martinez added his second of the night in the closing stages to complete the rout. For Bascome, a finalist for the MASL Coach of the Year, the defeat is a significant setback following recent positive momentum. The Blast will need to rediscover their defensive solidity quickly if they are to maintain their push for the post-season, while the Ambush will head back to Missouri bolstered by one of their most complete performances of the campaign.
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Friday, February 13, 2026
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Zebras Stun Blazers in Stoppage & Extra Time Thriller
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 Picture Courtesy of PHC IslandStats.com  Boulevard Blazers 3 PHC Zebras 4 - After Extra Time
The PHC Zebras pulled off a remarkable "great escape" at the Devonshire Recreation Club tonight, surviving a late onslaught and twice coming from the brink of defeat to edge the Boulevard Blazers in a classic FA Challenge Cup quarter-final. In a match that will surely go down as one of the most dramatic in the competition's history, the Zebras secured a 4–3 victory after a chaotic period of stoppage time and an equally frantic extra-time session.
The contest began with the Boulevard Blazers looking determined to overturn their poor recent form against the Zebras. Their pressure was rewarded in the 24th minute when Khya Blyden found an opening to slot home, giving the Blazers a deserved lead. The underdogs maintained their discipline throughout the first half, frustrating the Zebras' attacking line and taking their 1–0 advantage into the interval.
The second half was a war of attrition, and as the clock ticked past the 90th minute, it appeared the Blazers had done enough to secure a famous upset. However, the drama was only just beginning. Four minutes into stoppage time, Enrique Russell pounced to equalise for the PHC Zebras, seemingly rescuing the tie.
Yet, the Blazers responded instantly. In the 6th minute of stoppage time they were awarded a penalty which Ijahmon Mallory converted with cool precision to restore their lead. Incredibly, the Zebras refused to be beaten. Five minutes later, in the 101st minute of play, Jaylon Bather found the back of the net to make it 2–2 and finally send the match into an additional thirty minutes.
The scoring frenzy continued into extra time. Haile Eve gave the Zebras their first lead of the night in the 97th minute, but that joy was short-lived as Teiko Lowe levelled for the Blazers just three minutes later. With the match poised at 3–3 and penalties looming, it was Bather who emerged as the hero once again.
In the 117th minute, he struck his second of the night to make it 4–3, finally breaking the Blazers' resistance and booking the Zebras' place in the semi-finals.
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Thursday, February 12, 2026
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Christopher Departs Fort Lauderdale United
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Fort Lauderdale United FC announced that the club and forward Nia Christopher have mutually agreed to part ways, marking the departure of one of the few remaining “Originals” from the club’s founding season.
Christopher, 24, leaves South Florida as one of just five players to have appeared on both the 2024-25 inaugural opening day roster and the current 2025-26 Gainbridge Super League squad. Her departure follows a trend of roster evolution under head coach Ali Rogers as the club pushes for a playoff spot in the second half of the season.
A standout at Towson University, where she became the program’s second all-time leading goal scorer and a two-time All-CAA First Team selection, Christopher signed with Fort Lauderdale in May 2024.
She quickly carved out a role as a reliable rotational piece. In the club’s second-ever match on September 6, 2024, she earned her first professional start against Carolina Ascent FC. Shortly after, on September 22, she recorded a pivotal assist in a 3-1 victory over Lexington SC.
In a statement, the club expressed its gratitude for the forward’s time in South Florida:
“Fort Lauderdale United FC thanks Nia for her contributions and professionalism during her time with the club and wishes her the best in her future career.”
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