Empire Trendsetters won the first in a series of three women’s knockout classic competitions, which are organized by the Antigua and Barbuda Football Association (ABFA), on Sunday evening.
The Trendsetters clinched the title by prevailing 2-1 on penalty kicks against Cutting Edge FC in the final after both teams battled to a goalless draw at the end of regulation time at the ABFA Technical Center.
On their way to the final of the eight-team women’s competition, the Trendsetters, who received a cash prize of EC$2,500 for winning the championship, prevailed 4-3 against Lady Fort Road in the semi-finals.
Empire Trendsetters also snatched a 4-3 victory on penalty kicks against Lady Masters after both teams fought to a 1-1 draw at the end of regulation time in their opening encounter.
Lady Fort Road advanced to the semi-finals after being awarded victory via default against Lady Five P’s Wadadli, who failed to show up for their opening round encounter.
Cutting Edge, who claimed the EC$1,500 runners-up cash prize, booked their spot in the final with a 2-1 victory on penalty kicks against Wadadli United after both teams fought to a 2-2 draw at the end of regulation time in their semi-final encounter.
Cutting Edge hammered Young Warriors 9-0 in their opening encounter. Wadadli United advanced to the semi-finals after being awarded victory via default against Ottos Tigress FC, who failed to show up for their opening encounter.
The ABFA has also scheduled knockout competitions for June 29 and July 6 at the same venue ahead of its national women’s league, which is slated to commence in August.
