The Wolues Football Club showcased an explosive offensive display, cruising to a commanding 5-0 victory over Avengers FC in just under 23 minutes of play at the Greenland Football Stadium in East End, Tortola, on Sunday, January 19.
The win, marked by clinical finishing and precise teamwork, gives the Wolues a 3-point cushion at the top of the league table, now sitting comfortably on 26 points. Avengers FC, still winless, struggled with a depleted squad, further exacerbating their challenging season.
First-Half Blitz Stuns Avengers
The Wolues set the tone early, dismantling the Avengers’ defence with rapid-fire goals. Ciaran Johnston and Kieran Bown were the standout performers, each netting a brace in quick succession. Johnston opened the scoring in the 14th minute and followed it up three minutes later. Meanwhile, Bown found the back of the net in the 15th and 19th minutes. Charlie Potgieter capped off the emphatic victory with a well-timed strike in the 20th minute.
The match, while thrilling for Wolues supporters, was marred by injuries and a shortage of players on the Avengers team, underscoring the stark contrast between the two sides.
Rodney’s Hat-Trick Powers Islanders Past Sugar Boys
In the day’s second game at Greenland, Antonio Rodney stole the show with a remarkable hat-trick to lead Islanders FC to a 3-1 victory over Sugar Boy FC. Rodney, who is now the joint-top scorer in the league with 15 goals, struck in the 6th, 67th, and 69th minutes.
Sugar Boys’ Rolland Roberts briefly reignited hope for his side, finding the net in the 41st minute, but Rodney’s clinical finishing ultimately sealed the Islanders’ triumph.
Sanderson’s Late Penalty Seals Panthers Win
Saturday’s fixture at Greenland delivered late drama as Nigel Sanderson converted a stoppage-time penalty to lift Panthers FC to a 2-1 victory against Lion Heart FC. Sanderson, who also opened the scoring in the 60th minute, demonstrated why he is tied with Rodney as the league’s leading scorer.
Tyrone Buddah’s 73rd-minute equalizer for Lion Heart FC had appeared to set the stage for a hard-fought draw, but Sanderson’s composure under pressure ensured all three points for the Panthers.
Virgin Gorda United Strengthen Second Place
Over at the Virgin Gorda Recreation Ground, second-placed Virgin Gorda United kept up the pressure on league leaders Wolues with a convincing 3-0 win over Old Madrid FC. The victory brings their tally to 23 points as they remain within striking distance of the summit.