Bermuda Under-17s have gone top of their World Cup qualifying group after thrashing Aruba 6-0 in Trinidad, thanks to a hat-trick from skipper Dunte Leverock on Saturday.

The Gombey Warriors' other goalscorers were Quadir Maynard, Damali Bell and Zeiko Lewis.

Mark Wade's team, who drew 1-1 with hosts the Soca Warriors in their opening match, faced St. Martin in their final group match yesterday.

n Tyrell Burgess' Reading Rage failed to reach the Professional Development League's (PDL) championship final after losing to The Laredo Heat 2-0 in the play-offs in Texas on Saturday.

Burgess, a Bermuda international, has been in fine form for the Philadelphia-based outfit during his debut PDL season.