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Somerset Eagles 4 Vasco 0
The Somerset Eagles secured a commanding 4-0 shutout victory over visitors Vasco in their First Division clash at White Hill Field, earning their second win of the season.
The Eagles wasted no time asserting their dominance, with Nathan Rego opening the scoring in just the 4th minute to give the home side an early lead.
Rego continued to be the main threat, doubling his personal tally and the Eagles' lead in the 39th minute. His brace ensured that Somerset Eagles went into the half-time break with a comfortable 2-0 advantage.
The second half saw no let-up from the Somerset side. Their lead was extended in the 53rd minute when Zico Saltus Seymour found the back of the net.
Hubert Butterfield then rounded off an impressive team performance, closing out the scoring in the 87th minute to make it 4-0. The comprehensive victory will be a major boost for the Somerset Eagles as they look to climb the First Division table.
PREMIER DIVISION
PHC Zebras 1 North Village Rams 1
The Premier Division title race remains tightly contested after local rivals PHC Zebras and North Village Rams battled to a gripping 1-1 draw at the PHC Stadium. A moment of individual brilliance appeared to have sealed the win for the Zebras, but a dramatic late equaliser saw the spoils ultimately shared in a fiercely contested affair.
The opening 45 minutes saw a cagey defensive battle. Both teams enjoyed periods of possession, but neither side could breach the respective backlines. The goalkeepers were largely untroubled as the midfield war dominated proceedings, sending the two heavyweights into the interval deadlocked at 0-0.
The second half brought the fixture to life, and it was the PHC Zebras who finally broke the deadlock with a moment of individual genius in the 58th minute.
De-Andre Smith-Lightbourne was the catalyst, winning the ball near the halfway line before embarking on a mesmerizing, weaving run. He skilfully dribbled past two defenders to reach the edge of the penalty box, where he unleashed a powerful, low shot that completely beat the outstretched North Village Rams goalkeeper. The strike put the Zebras 1-0 up.
As the clock ticked down and the Zebras looked set to claim all three points, the North Village Rams found a way back into the contest through sheer determination.
In the 90th minute, deep into the final moments of regulation time, the Rams won a free-kick in a dangerous area. The cross was whipped into the box with pace and precision, finding the towering presence of Jonte Smith. Smith rose highest above the defence, directing a powerful header past the PHC goalkeeper.
The goal was an instant, gut-punch equaliser that silenced the majority of the stadium but sent the travelling Rams supporters wild. It was enough to earn North Village a vital point on the road.
The result ensures that the Premier Division standings remain finely poised, leaving both managers with plenty to reflect on after a game settled by moments of high quality and late drama.
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