 The Bermuda Football Association’s Under-23 Summer League made a resounding return to Bernard Park, though a highly anticipated double-header was somewhat dampened by an early forfeit. While the opening match failed to materialise on the pitch, the evening session provided more than enough clinical finishing to satisfy the local crowd as one of the island's most storied clubs flexed their offensive muscles.
Robin Hood 3 FC Bascome 0
The scheduled curtain-raiser between Robin Hood and FC Bascome ended before a ball was kicked. FC Bascome forfeited the fixture, a decision that handed Robin Hood an automatic three points and a credited victory to start their campaign.
North Village Rams 6 Devonshire Colts 0
The lack of action in the opener shifted the entire focus to the nightcap, where the North Village Rams delivered a statement of intent with a dominant performance against the Devonshire Colts.
The North Village Rams took some time to break down a resolute Colts defence, but once the deadlock was broken, the floodgates opened. Jakeem Jennings proved to be the protagonist of the first half, finally finding the breakthrough in the 38th minute. Jennings showed his poaching instincts again just before the interval, doubling the lead in the 45th minute to ensure the Rams took a comfortable two-goal cushion into the break.
The second half was a showcase of attacking fluidity as the Rams refused to take their foot off the gas. Norco Furbert extended the lead to three in the 59th minute, and just two minutes later, Jennings' clinical evening was rewarded as he completed his hat-trick with a well-taken strike. Furbert continued to haunt the Colts backline, adding his second and the team's fifth in the 72nd minute. The rout was completed only moments later when Z'dao Dill found the back of the net in the 74th minute to cap off a comprehensive six-nil victory, leaving the North Village Rams at the summit of the early standings.
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