points last night, without having to kick a ball.

The champions were awarded three points for last month's game against Southampton Rangers, abandoned due to crowd trouble after 80 minutes with Vasco leading 3-1.

That scoreline will now count as the result, David Sabir, general secretary of the Bermuda Football Association, confirmed last night.

Referee Lawrence DeShields called the players off BAA Field after a fan threw a bottle onto the pitch, in the direction of Vasco goalkeeper Timmy Figureido.

Sabir said the missile thrower would be banned indefinitely from all the Island's soccer fields and he added that Vasco had been cleared of any blame for the incident.

"We recognise that Vasco, as field operators, were not serving beverages in bottles and so the blame cannot be put on them.

"The individual responsible for throwing the bottle is a supporter of Southampton Rangers. The BFA constitution states that clubs must be responsible for their players and members, which implies fans, and steps are being taken to confirm the fan's identity.

"We are waiting for a reply from Southampton Rangers. This individual will be banned from all fields.'' The decision leaves Vasco looking well set to retain their league title, five points clear at the top with six games remaining.

Struggling Boulevard stand between cup holders Vasco and a second straight appearance in the Friendship final, while Ireland Rangers could mark their first season in the Second Division by reaching the Shield final.

Yesterday's semi-final draws, released by Bermuda Football Association, see Vasco, who beat Hotels in last year's Friendship final, pitted against Boulevard in the second semi-final on March 16 at Somerset.

For the second straight year the top two teams in the Second Division will meet in the semi-finals of the Shield instead of the final, after already promoted PHC were drawn against second-placed St. David's. The teams met on the weekend with PHC romping to a comfortable 4-1 victory.

The other Shield semi-final will take place next Tuesday at Devonshire Rec.

between the bottom two teams. St. George's, hammered by Wolves in last year's final, meet Ireland Rangers who are aiming to reach their first Shield final.

The second match at Devonshire Rec. next week sees Dudley Eve winners North Village play Devonshire Colts in the Friendship semis.

The Commercial Knockout Cup quarter-finals between Lobster Pot and MR Onions and Wolves Pack and North Village Rams have been switched from next Monday to next Wednesday at Somerset.

Cup Draw Commercial Knockout Cup Quarter-finals February, 15, BAA Field: BAA Wanderers v Exiles, 7.00; Robin Hood v Fire Service, 9.00.

February 17, Somerset: Lobster Pot v MR Onions, 7.00; Wolves v North Village Rams, 9.00.

Friendship/Shield Competitions February 16, Devonshire Rec: Ireland Rangers v St. George's, 7.00; North Village v Dev.Colts, 9.00.

March 16, Somerset: St. David's v PHC, 7.00; Boulevard v Vasco, 9.00.