Five Islands delivered a commendable performance to defeat Parham FC 4-2, with Samuel Semper leading the charge through a well-taken brace in the Antigua and Barbuda Football Association Premier League on Saturday at the ABFA Technical Centre. The first half saw Five Islands establish control through Semper’s 36th-minute opener, quickly followed by Jazward Vigilante‘s strike in the 39th. Tyrese Gowe reduced the deficit for Parham just before halftime (42′).
Jaheim Jeremy extended Five Islands’ lead in the 52nd minute before Hanley Josiah brought Parham back into contention (65′). However, Semper’s second goal in the 81st minute sealed the victory for Five Islands.
In an evenly contested affair, Willikies Warriors and Green Bay Hoppers played out an entertaining 2-2 draw. Dejzmatch Christian gave Warriors the early advantage (18′), but Javorn Stevens levelled for Hoppers before halftime (39′). Zadeir Forde restored Willikies’ lead in the 54th minute, only for Johan de Puga Estevez to convert a 79th-minute penalty, ensuring the points were shared.
The match was marked by disciplinary issues, with eight yellow cards issued. Warriors’ David Martin, Daniel Nanton, Naique Merrick, Janiah Thomas, and Andre Thomas were cautioned, along with Hoppers’ John Andrew, Estevez, and Jose Dionisio Lopez.
Garden Stars secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Old Road FC through Vesate Daniel’s goal in another disciplinary-heavy encounter. Six players received yellow cards: Stars’ Wilton Rhodes, Tarek Charles, Daniel, and Kimoi Walsh, while Old Road’s Rodney Lawrence and Ethel Chesley-Brown were also cautioned.
