Football: Somerset Eagles Win Shield Trophy
Somerset Eagles secured the Shield Trophy for the third time in club history following a 5-4 penalty shootout victory over Robin Hood. The match ended in a 2-2 draw after 120 minutes of play.
Robin Hood took an early lead in the 31st minute when Sebastian Davis scored to make it 1-0. Somerset Eagles equalized in the 53rd minute through a goal from Nathan Rego. The Eagles then took the lead in the 65th minute when substitute Zaire Smith scored shortly after entering the match. Robin Hood leveled the score in the 80th minute with a goal from James Cooper, forcing the game into extra time.
After a scoreless 30 minutes of extra time, the match proceeded to penalties. Xahiv Deroza and Sebastian Madeiros missed early attempts for Robin Hood, while Nathan Rego and Zico Saltus-Seymour failed to convert for Somerset Eagles. With the shootout tied at 4-4 in sudden death, Nicholas Massa scored for the Eagles. Kwame Naylor then missed his attempt for Robin Hood to conclude the match.
Somerset Eagles Starting Line-Up: Yizharyah Williams, Ethan Fubler, Quayan Watson [Joel Gayle 91st], Nicholas Massa, Kenhai Fray, Keanu Coddington [Zaire Smith 63rd], Matthew Groves, Rushaine Murphy [Cardel Henry 77th], Zico Saltus-Seymour, Nathan Rego, Marcus Iris-Simmons. Substitutes: Saige Hewey, Jaheim Santucci, Shaheim Wainwright, Tjay Brangman, Ki-Mori Edwards-Butterfield, Jacob Estis.
Robin Hood Starting Line-Up: Curtis Jackson, Keishen Bean, Heris Ziai [Qash Lambert 95th], Kwame Naylor, Tre Manders, Sebastian Madeiros, Tokia Bean, Xahiv Deroza, Sebastian Davis [James Cooper 64th], Kimani Davis [Michael Madeiros 59th], Tariq Bean [Keori Binns Leverock 73rd]. Substitutes: Reza Ziai, Barrington Daryl, Tyson-Gooden, Jah’Zion Taylor, Aidan Peets, Mataeo Holder.
