The Sugar Boys FC (orange & blue) were held to a 3-3 draw by Lion Heart at Virgin Gorda Recreation Ground on October 29, 2023. Photo: BVIFA

Alejandro Sanchez #21 finds the back of the net to tie the score to 3-3 against the visiting Lion Heart. Photo: BVIFA

Some of the members of Panthers FC following their victory over Positive at Greenland on October 29, 2023. Photo: Team of Reporters

The current points standings of the BVI Football Association (BVIFA) National League. Photo: BVIFA/Facebook

VG United come from behind to beat Wolues

VG United’s latest win came the hard way on Sunday, October 29, 2023, as they went behind against the Wolues thanks to a 43rd-minute strike from James Malley. However, the young guns regrouped at the half-time interval and were level courtesy of a Joel Mars goal in the 58^th minute and then nabbed all three points as Devante Samuels netted the winner in the 87^th minute.

“Wolues are a very good opponent, and it was a very slippery surface after the rains. We couldn’t play our usual possession game and the Wolues dominated the first half,” commented Manager Jermain Abrams.

The VG United Manager added: “We did concede eight or so corners in the first half and their opener came from a mistake by us. However, at half time the coaches, Ritchie Morton and Glen Bascombe made some adjustments, and the second half was a different game. We could sense the equalizer was coming and ultimately despite it being an even contest we were able to grind out the winner.”

Sugar Boys vs Lion Heart

The Sugar Boys lost some ground against their cross-town rivals when they hosted Lion Heart on the Virgin Gorda Recreation Ground in a thoroughly entertaining and open game that ended 3-3.

Lion Heart went ahead in just the 3^rd minute when Bishon Richards scored, Derol Redhead made it 1-1 in the 10^th minute, but goals from Cordel Dallaway in the 13^th and Osaniss Bassaragh in the 33^rd minute, meant that Lion Heart silenced the crowd going into a 3-1 lead. However, Redhead, so often the savior for the Boys pulled one back in the 36^th minute to make it 3-2.

“The game was an eye-opener for us,” noted Derol Redhead.

“Lion Heart came with a high energy approach and exploited our defense weaknesses early on. They always enjoy playing us and always want to beat us, however, we gradually got back into the game and were able to dominate the second half. We could have had all three points, but possibly a draw was fair given our first-half performance. We have some things to work on at training and will definitely be doing that before our next game against Rebels,” Redhead stated.

Panthers hold off stubborn Positive

The other game played at the weekend saw Panthers FC race into a 3-0 lead against Positive FC only to be pegged back by a resurgent Positive side and then having to hold on to secure a 3-2 win.

Dylan Marvin Pierre put the Panthers ahead in the 11^th minute, Lenroy Levon Dennis made it 2-0 in the 23^rd minute. Reuben Stoby then made it 3 in the 45^th minute.

Positive; however, gave themselves a lifeline in added time at the end of the first half when Jean Wilhelm Jeudy scored from the penalty spot and then in the 56^th minute Ryan Blagrove made it 3-2 game, but Panthers were able to hold on to get the win.

“It was a good team performance from us, to be honest,” said Panthers’ Coach Stany Francis.

“I am pleased with the win. Goals came from all departments, wing, midfield, and defense. Leading 3-0 and ending with 3-2 was a bit of a scare towards the end but with great team spirit, we managed to pull through. We will continue to train and raise fitness levels and continue growing together as a team,” Francis added.

Play continues today with a single match at Greenland Field.

Old Madrid and Rebels will clash from 7:00 PM.