Two Semi-Finals Decided By Penalty Shoot Outs
The final for the Dudley Eve Trophy is set, with the Devonshire Cougars set to face the St. George’s Colts after a dramatic night of semifinal matches, both decided by penalty shootouts.
Devonshire Cougars 1 [4] PHC Zebras 1 [3]
The opening semifinal saw the Devonshire Cougars defeat the PHC Zebras in a tense match that concluded with a 4-3 penalty shootout victory for the Cougars.
Chamari Burns put the Cougars ahead with a goal in the 41st minute, a lead they held until the final moments of regulation time. The Cougars appeared poised to secure the win until PHC substitute Enrique Russell netted a dramatic equalizer two minutes into injury time, forcing the match into kicks from the penalty mark.
In the ensuing shootout, the Cougars maintained their composure, prevailing 4-3 to earn their spot in the final.
Dandy Town Hornets 0 [1] St. George’s Colts 0 [4]
The second match of the evening delivered equal drama, with the Dandy Town Hornets and the St. George’s Colts playing 90 minutes of scoreless football, leading to the night’s second penalty decider.
The St. George’s Colts proved clinical from the spot, winning the shootout 4-1 to secure their advancement and set up the final against the Devonshire Cougars.
