Airy Hall and Buxton Stars elated after their victories

The Plaisance Community Centre Ground came alive on Friday last when Airy Hall FC defeated the Paradise Invaders in the East Coast President’s Cup, as fans were treated to entertaining football with lots of drama and goals in a double-header.

The match began in front of a highly-energetic crowd. Airy Hall FC executed their game plans well and were rewarded in the 35th minute with a goal via Omar Williams. When the first half ended and the game was still in the balance, Paradise Invaders were hoping for a better performance. This was not to be, as Airy Hall FC stepped up the tempo in the second half, scoring three fantastic goals. Lorenzo Halley netted in the 52nd minute, while Williams completed his brace in the 63rd minute. Elton Amsterdam delivered the final blow as the score ended 4-0 at full time.

Game 2 was an absolute thriller between Buxton Stars FC and BV Triumph United, which was decided by penalty kicks. From the first minute of the game, the teams looked evenly matched as they went to battle. Shawn Campbell struck the first major blow in the 18th minute as Buxton Stars took the lead. Jamal Green also got into the action (28′), giving Buxton Stars a two-goal cushion and command of the game. Halftime came, and the scoreline was 2-0. BV Triumph United came out blazing in the second half, looking to fight their way back into the game. Akin Curry’s volley in the 52nd minute pulled a goal back for the trailing team. A brilliant free kick from forward Steven Miller drew BV Triumph United level in the 83rd minute.
By the time the game reached full time, it was tied 2-2 and would be decided by penalty kicks. In the shootout, both teams played excellently, but Buxton Stars FC prevailed by one goal.