The Bermuda Football Association's Under-23 Summer League continued to deliver excitement with a captivating double header at the BAA Field, featuring a pair of closely fought encounters.
The evening saw a share of the spoils in the opener, followed by a dramatic late winner in the nightcap.
Devonshire Colts and Somerset Trojans Share Entertaining Draw
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The first match of the evening saw Devonshire Colts and Somerset Trojans battle to an engaging 2-2 draw.
Sekai Tatem opened the scoring for Devonshire Colts in the 26th minute, sparking the game into life. However, the Somerset Trojans responded swiftly, with Enrique Mendes finding the equalizer just three minutes later. Devonshire Colts regained the lead in the 32nd minute when Daniel Ball headed home from a corner, but the see-saw nature of the first half continued as the Somerset Trojans were awarded a penalty in the 41st minute, which Keyni Mills confidently dispatched to level the score at 2-2 heading into the break.
The second half saw fewer goals but no shortage of tension. The Somerset Trojans had a golden opportunity to snatch a winner when they were awarded another penalty, but this time Mills was unable to convert, leaving the scoreline unchanged and the two teams ultimately sharing the points.
Ten-Man North Village Rams Snatch Dramatic Late Win Over Wolves
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The second match of the night proved to be a thrilling affair as ten-man North Village Rams edged out Wolves in a 3-2 victory that went right down to the wire.
The North Village Rams took the lead in the 21st minute courtesy of a goal from Owen Botelho. However, Wolves managed to level the score right on the stroke of half-time, with Kydan Browne finding the back of the net. But the celebrations were short-lived for Wolves as Jayce Basden immediately restored North Village's lead, sending them into the break with a 2-1 advantage.
Wolves fought back in the second half, drawing level in the 63rd minute through a goal from Torque Outerbridge. Just three minutes later, North Village faced a significant setback when they had a player sent off, reducing them to ten men. Despite being a man down, the North Village Rams showed resilience and determination. In the dying moments of stoppage time, Botelho stepped up once again, scoring his second goal of the game to snatch a dramatic 3-2 victory for North Village Rams.
The double header at BAA Field showcased the competitive spirit of the Under-23 Summer League, with both matches providing plenty of goals and excitement for the spectators.
