Penalty shoot-outs were needed in both matches on the second day of the Bermuda Triangle Cup at North Field, National Sports Centre, last night.

Bermuda’s Brazilian Football School defeated National Academy Under-17 4-3 on penalties after the two teams were deadlocked 0-0 in normal time. National Academy Under-15 beat Somerset Trojans 4-2 on spot-kicks following a 1-1 deadlock.

Cameron Porter, the BBFS substitute goalkeeper, was the hero for his team with two penalty saves and he also beat his opposite number, Curtis Jackson Jr, from 12 yards.

BBFS, who triumphed 2-0 over the same opponents on Wednesday, finished on top in group A. They will face the runners-up from group B in the semi-finals tomorrow for a spot in the final the next day.

Aaron Lugo, the Under-17 coach, was disheartened by his team’s failure to find the target in open play in two matches.

“It’s disappointing not to win and not being able to score,” Lugo told The Royal Gazette.

“We haven’t had time to really work on anything. It’s a matter of what to do when they’re in possession and when we’re in possession, but there’s really no build-up play towards goal.

“We did create chances, we just haven’t put them away. There are positives to take from our two matches. We’ll have the opportunity to watch the recordings and our players are looking at where they can improve.

“The good thing is that since our group had two teams, we’re also through to the semi-finals.

“This is preparation for our World Cup qualifiers in February. These are 2009 boys, this will be the top age group. Some of the under-15s born in 2010 will age out and they will come into my team.

“Right now, they're getting ready for their competition. After that, they’ll come to my age group and they’re allowed to be selected for our competition next year.”

In the second match of the night, Jeon Wolfe broke the deadlock in the eighth minute when he tucked in a cross from Deacon Wade.

Trojans had a great opportunity to equalise just before the break when they were awarded a penalty. However, Hayden Dill had his effort saved by Nuri Latham.

Another penalty was awarded to Trojans in the 51st minute. Enrique Mendes took the responsibility this time around and while Xavier Thomas-Bassett, the Under-15 substitute goalkeeper, got his fingertips on the ball, he could not stop it from going in.

Mendes had a chance to win it for the West Enders with four minutes remaining, only for Thomas-Bassett to come up with a great save.

Latham was brought back into goal for the shoot-outs, with the move paying off for Vashun Blanchette’s side. The Preston North End goalkeeper denied Dill for the second time, with the Trojans player shown a red card for his reaction.

Wolfe, one of the key players for the national side heading off to Aruba for the Concacaf Under-15 Championships next week, put the icing on the cake by converting the penalty that sealed the win.

Trojans face Everton in the only match today to determine the side that will progress to the semi-finals from the three-team group.

Jaz Ratteray-Smith, the Trojans coach, is struggling for numbers. On the same night, he has to field a team in the Triangle Cup and the Under-23 Summer League knockout final, where they meet FC Bascome at Goose Gosling Field, starting at 8pm.

“It’s going to be tough for us fielding a competitive squad as we are also playing in a knockout final,” the Trojans junior coach said.

“We had 11 players against the under-15 and it was a hard game for us due to a lack of players.

“Against Everton, it’s an experience for the players to face opposition of this quality coming from a professional environment.”

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