In a thrilling weekend of football action in the BVI Football Association National Football League, Wolues secured a hard-fought 4-2 victory over Panthers FC, propelling them quietly into second place in the standings and closing in on league leaders Islanders FC.
Hugo Liziario emerged as the hero for Wolues, netting a brace, while Abner Villanueva and Phillip Nelson also found the back of the net to seal the crucial win. Despite acknowledging that it wasn’t their best performance, Nelson expressed confidence in his team’s ability to secure the victory.
“It wasn’t our greatest performance,” remarked Nelson. “But we always felt like the victory would be ours. Large parts of the game were played in their half which was pleasing, and it could have been more, but three points is really all we wanted.”
Wolues’ victory sees them closing the gap on league leaders Islanders FC, with just five points separating the two teams, and Wolues having three games in hand. Their next challenge awaits them against VG United, who currently sit in third place behind Wolues.
In other matches, Lion Heart FC dealt a blow to the title aspirations of VG United, securing a 1-0 victory courtesy of a strike from Bishon Richards. The defeat marked VG United’s first loss of the year, keeping them within reach of the chasing pack in the race for a top-four finish.
One Love FC and Rebels FC treated fans to a thrilling six-goal encounter, with Julian Davidson rescuing a late equalizer for One Love in the ninth minute of added time. The match ended in a 3-3 draw, with both teams showcasing their attacking prowess throughout the game.
Meanwhile, Sugar Boys FC cruised to a resounding 7-0 victory over Positive FC, with the game halted at halftime as Positive FC failed to meet the minimum requirement of seven players to start the second half. Sugar Boys’ impressive win boosts their goal difference and strengthens their position in the top four.