One Love United FC moved to the top of the BVI Football Association’s National League standings due to a better goal difference over Sugar Boys FC, after defeating Old Madrid FC on Sunday.
Playing at the East End stadium, One Love United netted home eight goals in a rout of Old Madrid FC with Shayne Prince opening the scoring in just the 5th minute, on his way to a first half hat-trick that made his season total a league leading 14 goals.
Teammate Collin Lavia scored his 12th goal of the season and Jermaine May doubled up with goals, while Richard Morgan and Shavaughn Williams each added a goal to the score sheet.
The victory has put Mark Savage’s side in a serious position to potentially lift their first National League championship since 2018.
“A great game! Great football being played, and we hardly skipped a beat,” commented Savage.
He added, “Seems like the team really wants to lift the trophy this year, but we will have to be at our best next weekend, when we face VG United on their home turf.”
Sugar Boys defeat Panthers FC
Over on Virgin Gorda, the Sugar Boys FC despite slipping to second, held on to clinch a 2-1 victory against Panthers FC to sit with 28 points.
All the goals came in the first half with Derol Redhead putting the Boys ahead from the penalty spot in the 20th minute, before Oswort Holder made it 2-0 in the 26th minute.
Panther’s Kerry Christmas pulled one back before the break to give his side a foothold in the game, but one they couldn’t capitalize on.
Sugar Boys Captain Redhead said the win was an important one considering the race at the top for the title with One Love FC.
He said, “The guys know the situation and all the guys came out and gave 100 percent effort. We have no choice but to be at our best in every game now if we want to retain our title, but I believe that if we stay focused and keep our momentum going we will do it.”
Meanwhile in the other games played over the weekend, Rebels FC defeated Islanders FC 2-0 with goals from Kelvin Glasgow and Jalen Prentice, while Sheldon Tony netted a hat trick in VG United’s 5-1 victory against Positive FC.
Upcoming games
The league will continue this weekend in East End and over on Virgin Gorda.
On Saturday, February 11th at the East End playing field, Old Madrid FC will face Sugar Boys FC at 6:30 p.m. while at 8:30 p.m. Lionheart will face Islanders.
On Sunday, February 12th, the lone game at East End will be played at 5:30p.m. with Panthers taking on Positive FC.
Meanwhile, over on Virgin Gorda, VG United will play One Love United at 5:30 p.m. while at 7:30 p.m. Wolues FC will play against Rebels FC.
