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Mingoes Holds On To Nail-Biter Over Future Stars FC Play Video

Mingoes Holds On To Nail-Biter Over Future Stars FC

 University of The Bahamas Men's Soccer midfielder Ronaldo Green scored two goals as his side clinched a hard-fought 3-2 victory against Future Stars FC in an intense and closely contested match Sunday at The Roscow A.L.Davies Field.

The action kicked off in the 25th minute when midfielder Ronaldo Green, with a well-placed assist from Philip Pilgrim, found the back of the net to put the Mingoes ahead 1-0. The game remained a dynamic battle with both sides pressing aggressively, but UB extended their lead in the 41st minute as Green struck again, capitalizing on a scoring opportunity to make it 2-0.

Future Stars FC responded with determination and were awarded a penalty kick late in the first half. Goalkeeper Antonio Beckford made a spectacular initial save, but the opposition was quick to react and converted on the rebound, closing the gap to 2-1 heading into halftime.

The second half saw relentless action from both teams, with chances created at both ends of the pitch. UB managed to widen their lead in the 71st minute when team captain and striker Marlon Barnes confidently slotted home a penalty kick, pushing the score to 3-1.

Future Stars FC continued to fight back and managed to pull another goal back, tightening the score to 3-2. As the match approached its final moments, Future Stars were awarded yet another penalty, but Beckford once again showcased his goalkeeping prowess with a crucial save, preserving the Mingoes' narrow lead.

In the end, UB held strong defensively, securing a well-earned 3-2 victory over a formidable Future Stars FC side.

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Green said the win was good but the side needs some improvement.

"Even though we brought the better team today, there are still a few things we need to work on," Green said. "My two goals contributed a lot, but the final goal that secured the win came from our captain, Marlon Barnes. As everyone would say—that's why he's our captain."

Looking ahead to next week's match, Green expressed confidence in the team's ability to rise to the challenge. "We're coming up against a skilled opponent, but I believe we have the talent and the determination to come out on top," he said.

The Mingoes next play 7 p.m. against The Western Warrior Titans Sunday at The Roscow A.L. Davies Field.