All Saints United continued their Premier League title defense with a commanding 4-2 victory over Villa Lions in Saturday’s Antigua and Barbuda Football Association double-header at the ABFA Technical Centre.
Villa Lions struck first through Jordon Francis in the second minute, but their lead was short-lived. United’s Shalon Knight equalized in the 13th minute and added his second goal in the 41st minute to put the defending champions ahead. Tiquan Isaac extended United’s lead just before halftime in the 43rd minute.
League top scorer Raheem Deterville further increased United’s advantage in the 57th minute, making it 4-1. Villa’s Tyriq Hughes managed to pull one back in the 76th minute, but it wasn’t enough to prevent United’s victory. The match saw four yellow cards issued.
In the day’s earlier fixture, Attacking Saints and Green City played to a 1-1 draw. Malik Charles put Saints ahead in the 13th minute, with Shafeeq Joseph equalising in the 68th minute. The match was marked by disciplinary issues, with eight yellow cards split evenly between the teams.
Friday’s second division action saw several competitive matches. Herberts FC and TOMA FC drew 1-1, with Jaheem Grant scoring in the eighth minute and Jonte Wyre equalizing in the 65th minute.
Earthquakes FC emerged victorious in a thrilling 3-2 encounter against Young Warriors. An Elson Douglas own goal gave Earthquakes the lead, followed by Shumba Thomas’s 58th-minute strike. After Caric James pulled one back for Warriors, Marlon Matthew scored for Earthquakes in the 72nd minute. A late own goal by goalkeeper Jira Toussaint provided some consolation for Young Warriors.
West Ham FC dominated Glanvilles with a 3-0 win, featuring Anderson Herbert’s double in the 46th minute – including a penalty – and Jahmarley Barzey’s late goal.
In the final match, Blue Jays came from behind to defeat Belmont 3-1. Despite Zamaal Greene giving Belmont the lead in the 20th minute, Blue Jays responded through Kishorn Hamilton’s 39th-minute equalizer. Second-half goals from Jahrohn Thomas and Tizone Matthew in the 52nd and 67th minutes, respectively, secured the victory for the Cedar Grove side.
