VG United will play Wolues FC in the FA Cup final after they successfully overcame tenacious opponents in their respective semifinals last Sunday at the FA’s new stadium venue in East End / Long Look.
Wolues had a bruising encounter against the Panthers FC before running out 4-0 winners, to book their place in the show piece final. Noel Maxwell hit a brace and Alexander Edwards added a third to put Wolues firmly in the ascendancy before half time and then Marcus Robinson, midway through the second half, put the game to bed.
According to Levi James “The team responded really well to their instructions, as we sought to control the game with passing, switching play and forward runs, which we did quite well. We were able to neutralize their youth on the wings and sharp teeth in the attack with great defensive stability and not giving them time on the ball once they got into the final third. That being said, we did have to improve our ball care in the second half due to some lax play from the midfield and getting robbed a few times, but the boys responded. “
James also applauded the rejuvenated Panthers, who despite going down to just nine men during the second half, stuck to their task “They’ve actually gotten better, welcoming back some past players and introducing younger talent and they could be a problem for teams in the upcoming National League season, but we showed our experience and skill and delivered one of our best displays of team football probably ever.”
James concluded by saying how much the team was looking forward to playing VG United in the final, noting it will be a real test against them and it should be a great spectacle for the fans.
The youthful VG Utd reached the final with a resounding 5-1 win over One Love FC.
Joel Mars put VG ahead in the 33rd minute, but Johari Lacey equalized for One Love a minute later, before VG gradually took control of the game and went into the half time break 3-1 ahead following two quick goals from Devante Samuel (37th min) and T’Khoy Morton (39th min).
Two further second half goals put the gloss on an outstanding performance, with both Denvin Jones (60th) and Qu’yl Billingy (90th +4) slotting home.
“We were totally focused and well prepared by the Coaches Richie Morton and Glenn Bascombe” stated VG manager, Jermain Abrams “They are a team full of experience and really good players, so it was no surprise we were out of sorts at the start in a physical game, but we battled through, drew first blood and despite conceding an equalizer managed to see it through. The second half showed how good we can be at keeping possession, but as tiredness began to creep in, we became sloppy, but kudos to the way the team stuck together as we scored again to settle things. They never gave up and it was a great game, we showed our collective spirit, it was tough, but we are looking forward to the final!”
The final takes place on Sunday 28th July at the new stadium venue in East End / Long Look, with the match for third place between One Love and the Panthers then kicks off at 6.00pm followed by Wolues against VG Utd