Somerset Trojans coach Danvers Seymour Jr conceded that his players were outclassed by Everton Under-17 when they lost 10-0 in the Bermuda Triangle Cup at the National Sports Centre yesterday.

Four goals each from Ray Robert and Jonathan Nsangou and one apiece from Malik Olayiwola and Amari Moses saw the English Premier League side’s budding stars pick up another big win in the tournament. Everton topped group B and will play against National Academy Under-17 in the semi-finals today.

Seymour felt that the result was a true reflection of the gulf in football standards between Bermuda and England.

“Somerset were outclassed by higher opposition,” Seymour told The Royal Gazette.

“It shows that the level of Bermuda’s football has a long way to go. The truth of the matter is that it was at a different level.

“It’s a distinct level of professionalism. They had a full team and we had one substitute on the bench, so we have a different approach and mentality.”

Trojans captain Jaire Shields described the encounter as an opportunity to gain valuable insights.

“Despite the score, it was a good learning experience for us,” Shields said.

“It just showed the level we have to be at if we want to compete with teams like this. We expected it to be a big score since they play at a higher level on a consistent basis.

“Even in our age group, we don’t have many teams so the quality isn't as good. We’ll take a lot of positives from seeing how teams at a higher level play, and will learn from players in my position.”

Moses, who scored once and provided three assists, found the match a bit too easy.

“It was easier than we expected,” the 16-year-old said.

“We played with freedom and really enjoyed being on the ball. Now that we’re through to the semi-finals, I expect us to make it to the final and we have high hopes of winning this tournament.”

Everton, who were victorious 6-0 over the National Academy Under-15 on Wednesday, opened the scoring in the third minute when Nsangou rounded Jaaziah Van-Lowe, the Trojans goalkeeper, to tuck the ball into the net.

Four minutes later, Robert had his first as he squeezed the ball in from a tight angle. Malik Olayiwola had an effort come off the upright before Nsangou got his brace from inside the box.

Jake Doughty had a glorious opportunity to extend the lead, but skied his effort way over the bar. Robert registered his brace from a Moses cross for Everton to lead 4-0 at the break.

Four minutes into the second half, Nsangou got his hat-trick. Olayiwola struck from a free kick outside the box and Robert teed up Moses to get on the scoresheet.

Nsangou rounded the keeper for his fourth and Robert added two more to complete the rout and match his team-mate.

In the other semi-final today, Bermuda’s Brazilian Football School, the winners of group A, face National Academy Under-15, the second-placed team in group B.

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