In a spectacular display of football prowess, CG Poseidon, last season’s Eastern Football Association (EFA) runners-up, secured their place in the EFA Big 8 with a resounding 12-0 victory over Trincity Nationals on October 19. The match, held at the Clayton Ince recreation grounds in Maloney, saw Poseidon finish third in Group B, ensuring their progression to the tournament’s quarterfinals. Entering the game in sixth place with 11 points, Poseidon needed a win to secure a top-four spot in their group. Their dominant performance not only achieved this but also leapfrogged them to third place with 14 points, trailing only group winners FC Maloney (21 points) and second-placed Eastern Connect FC (16 points). Poseidon’s Isaiah Farrell led the charge with a hat-trick, supported by Kedell Jones and Joshua Rogers, who each scored twice. Lejean Lezama, Jamal Oliver, Zedane Ravello, and Kemo Toby also contributed to the goal fest. Meanwhile, FC Maloney, already confirmed as group winners, dashed FC Porto Arima’s Big 8 hopes with a 5-2 victory, led by Saleem Henry’s brace. In another thrilling match, Zebulun narrowly defeated USC Hummers 4-3, with Hasie Alexander scoring a hat-trick. The Big 8 matches are set for this weekend, featuring high-stakes clashes such as Eastern Connect vs. Athletic United FC and reigning champions Malabar Youngstars vs. Wallerfield. The EFA final, scheduled for November 9, will see the champions take home a $15,000 prize, with $10,000 and $5,000 awarded to the second and third-placed teams, respectively.