The Bermuda Premier Division delivered vital wins for the PHC Zebras and Devonshire Colts, with PHC overcoming a red card and a penalty save to defeat Paget Lions, while the Colts returned to form against Boulevard Blazers.
Devonshire Colts 3 Boulevard Blazers 1
Devonshire Colts successfully returned to winning ways, hosting the Boulevard Blazers at Police Field.
The Colts took an early lead in the 10th minute when Chermal Henry drove a low effort into the far corner past the stranded goalkeeper. They carried the 1-0 lead into the break.
In the second half, Henry quickly doubled the lead after finishing high into the roof of the net following a scramble in the box. Senoj Mitchel then added a third after a well-worked move led to a finish from inside the box.
The Boulevard Blazers managed to pull a goal back when Ernest Trott converted from the penalty spot after a foul in the box, but it was too late to mount a comeback, with the Colts securing the 3-1 win.
Paget Lions 0 PHC Zebras 2
The PHC Zebras battled the Paget Lions at the White Hill Field, with the match remaining scoreless through the first half.
The turning point came in the second half when Enrique Russell scored to give the Zebras the lead. The Zebras faced adversity when they were reduced to ten men, and the pressure intensified as the Paget Lions were awarded a penalty in the 80th minute, only for the effort to be saved.
Russell then sealed the victory for the 10-man side, scoring his second goal of the match to earn the PHC Zebras the 2-0 win and three crucial points.
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