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The Prime Minister’s Cup for Women continued its group stage action at Speightown Playing Field on Sunday, with the two league champions extending their perfect records through dominant performances. Mavericks came from behind to secure a 9-2 victory over Kickstart Rush Women, bouncing back from an early third-minute goal by Shamanda Blenman-Murray to take control of the match. The turnaround began when Makela Alleyne levelled the score in the 18th minute, followed by a goal-scoring barrage led by tournament top scorer Aaliyah Prince that saw Mavericks establish a commanding 7-2 halftime advantage.
Prince’s performance proved decisive throughout the contest. The Trinidad and Tobago international added two more goals in the second half to finish with four on the day, earning her third Player-of-the-Match award in four games. Her tournament tally now stands at 10 goals, maintaining her lead in the golden boot standings. Alexia Ali also impressed with three goals in the victory, while Alleyne contributed a second goal to seal the 9-2 result. The win moved Mavericks to 10 points from four Group Two matches, according to Barbados Today.
In the evening’s second women’s encounter, Paradise demonstrated their credentials as title favourites with an emphatic 8-0 shutout of Fitts Village Femeni. The performance extended their perfect record to three wins in as many games atop Group One. Keinelle Johnson scored twice, while Soraya Toppin-Herbert, Shanice Stevenson, Rianna Cyrus, and Solange Holford each found the net once. Toppin-Herbert added a second goal in the 48th minute to complete the rout. Paradise’s offensive prowess is underscored by their tournament-leading 27 goals across three matches, paired with the competition’s best defensive record of just two goals conceded and a goal difference of plus-25.
The Prime Minister’s Cup for Women represents a significant tournament in Barbados women’s football, featuring teams including the Barbados Football Association Kotex Women’s League champions. The competition progresses through group stage play before advancing to knockout rounds, with defending champions Weymouth Wales scheduled to face Kickstart Rush in the quarter finals on November 16.
This story highlights the development and competitive standard of women’s football in Barbados, showcasing both local talent and regional representation through players like Aaliyah Prince of Trinidad and Tobago. The tournament demonstrates the Caribbean’s commitment to advancing women’s sport at the domestic level.
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- Barbados Today
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