In a thrilling display of football prowess, Gros Islet Youth Lions clinched their place in the semifinals of the Kenson Casimir Bay Bay Cup tournament following a decisive 5-2 triumph over Dominators FC on Wednesday, February 11. The match, held at Francis Baba Lastic Grounds, saw the young Lions overcome a challenging first-half performance to secure qualification with an impressive second-half offensive surge.
The victory carried significant stakes as Gros Islet Youth needed to win by at least three goals to eliminate GMC United from tournament contention. Despite leading just 2-1 at halftime through goals from Sanick Theodore (25th minute) and Devonte Howell (45th minute), the Lions faced intense pressure after Rahym Cenac’s equalizer for Dominators in the 37th minute.
The second half witnessed a remarkable transformation as Kendrick Antoine broke through in the 52nd minute before youth international Shevon Byron delivered a spectacular brace within eleven minutes (56th and 67th). Byron’s fifth seasonal goal provided crucial breathing space, rendering Selwyn Boyce’s 72nd-minute consolation goal irrelevant to the final outcome.
In parallel Group B action, Monchy United secured top position with a commanding 4-1 victory over Gros Islet Veterans. Jahlil Evans opened scoring in the 20th minute before Troy Greenidge doubled the advantage in the 37th. Despite Darlan Cenac pulling one back for the Veterans two minutes later, Evans struck again in the 76th minute before Raphael Joseph sealed the victory in the 79th minute.
The tournament now advances to Sunday’s playoff matches at Baba Lastic Grounds, where Gros Islet Youth Lions will face Monchy United while defending champions Northern United take on guest team New Generation FC in what promises to be an electrifying semifinal showdown.