By Samuel Peters
The first semi-final in the Jennings-Ebenezer Community Sports League saw Bush and Blunt emerge victorious with a commanding 4-1 win over Green City. The match was a rollercoaster of emotions for supporters of both sides.
Green City started strong, with Carllon Warner opening the scoring in the 8th minute, giving his team an early lead. However, Bush and Blunt responded with a remarkable display of counter attacking football.
Leroy Graham equalised in the 24th minute, shifting the momentum. Novel Francis then put Bush and Blunt ahead just before halftime with a goal in the 43rd minute. The second half saw Bush and Blunt extend their lead further, with Deondre Nicholas converting a penalty in the 56th minute and then sealing the victory with his second goal of the night.
The second semi-final between Alley and Caution was a tense affair that showcased the defensive capabilities of both teams. After 90 minutes of regulation time, the scoreboard remained unchanged at nil all, forcing the match into a penalty shootout. In a nerve-wracking shootout, Caution emerged victorious with a 5-4 win over Alley.
The stage is now set for an exciting finals day this Sunday, featuring both the championship match and the third-place playoff. Fans can look forward to two compelling fixtures.
In the third place matchup, Alley will face Green City at 5:30pm, while in the Championshipmatch,Caution will meet Bush and Blunt at 7pm.
