Liberta Blackhawks – By Samuel Peters
Liberta Blackhawks West Ham
The ABFA Second Division saw drama, goals and discipline issues in its midweek action with victories for the Liberta Blackhawks and West Ham on the road.
At Tryum Football Field, West Ham secured a hard-fought 2–1 victory over Belmont in a match filled with tension and key moments.
Jahmarley Barzey opened the scoring in the 23rd minute to give West Ham an early advantage. The game took a dramatic turn in the 38th minute when Belmont were reduced to 10 men following a red card to Brendon Sutherland, putting them on the back foot for the remainder of the contest.
Despite being a man down, Belmont showed resilience and remained competitive. However, Bryan Samuel doubled West Ham’s lead in the 74th minute, giving his side breathing room.
Belmont managed a late response through Rondre Mills in the 85th minute, but it proved to be only a consolation as West Ham held on for the win.
Meanwhile, a high-scoring affair at Fort Road saw Liberta Blackhawks emerge 4–2 winners over Blackburn Palace.
The hosts struck early through Elijah Miller in the 5th minute, setting the tone for an open contest. However, the Blackhawks responded strongly, with Davidson James levelling the score in the 49th minute.
Diondre Harrigan pulled one back for Palace via penalty in the 55th minute to put the home side ahead, but tiring legs could not outlast the visitors’ attacking prowess. Jakeze Quinland took control of the game, netting twice in the 67th and 82nd minutes to swing momentum firmly in Liberta’s favor. Lester Dupigny also got on the scoresheet in the 68th minute as the Blackhawks’ attack proved too much to handle.