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By Neto Baptiste
National striker Keon Greene scored twice in the opening 38 minutes to help lift Potters Tigers to a narrow 3-2 victory over FC Aston Villa, securing their second consecutive win in the Antigua Premier League (APL) at the ABFA’s Technical Center on Saturday.
Greene struck in the ninth and 38th minutes to give Potters Tigers a two-goal advantage before Javorn Benjamin extended their lead in the 39th minute.
Aston Villa mounted a second-half fightback, with Emerson Tibert finding the net in the 58th minute before Kayeem Hughes added another in the 75th to set up a tense finish.
However, Potters Tigers held on to claim all three points and maintain their winning start to the 2026/27 campaign. The win moves them to six points while the loss was Villa’s first in two showings.
In the other match played on Saturday, Garden Stars FC defeated All Saints United 4-2 to hand the former champions their second straight loss of the competition.
Garden Stars established a commanding first-half lead with Tarek Charles opening the scoring in the third minute. Nadre’ Thomas doubled Garden Stars’ advantage in the 24th while Keyon Charles added a third in the 30th minute as Garden Stars took a 3-0 lead into the break.
Jahred Williams extended their advantage in the 47th minute to put Garden Stars firmly in control.
All Saints United responded through Nazir McBurnette, who scored in the 50th and 87th minutes, but Garden Stars secured the victory when Gerique George struck in the 85th minute.
Garden Stars also recorded their second consecutive victory.