Lodge Patriots delivered a nervy but decisive 1-0 victory over Village Galaxy at The Gardens on Friday night — a result that strengthens their hold on top spot.
Fri. March 13 | Village Galaxy 0 – 1 Lodge Patriots
BASSETERRE: In the most anticipated fixture of the Division One season so far, Lodge Patriots held their nerve to claim all three points against a dangerous Village Galaxy side. The single goal was enough to separate two of the division’s best teams, and the win reaffirms Patriots’ status as the team to beat heading into the final weeks of the campaign.
The result is a significant blow to Village Galaxy’s title ambitions. Going into the match as one of the form sides in the division, Village needed a victory to close the gap at the top — but instead find themselves falling further behind in the standings. They remain in a strong playoff position, but the dream of finishing with the best record in the league has become considerably harder to achieve.
For Lodge Patriots, the win keeps them firmly on course for the Division One championship. With the July playoffs reserved for the top four — and the winner earning promotion to the SKNFA Premier League — Patriots are now one step closer to securing top spot and entering those playoffs as the team every other side will want to avoid.
The week is not over yet. Sunday’s fixture at The Gardens sees Saddlers United take on Molineux Pitbulls FC at 4:00 PM — with both sides still in the hunt for a playoff spot, it promises to be another fiercely contested afternoon of Division One football.