La Clery Claim Blackheart Title

La Clery are the champions of the Blackheart Football Tournament for the first time, following a narrow victory Sunday night against a resilient Anse La Raye team, and in front of a packed house at the Soufrière Mini Stadium. This win adds more silverware to what has been a historic year for La Clery, as they previously secured the inaugural Saint Lucia Semi-Professional Football League Tier 1 title just last month, and won the SLFA Island Cup in January.  Both teams entered the match with high hopes. La Clery had defeated the 2023 champions Soufrière in the semifinals, while Anse La Raye overcame six-time winners Vieux Fort South. The first half of the final was marked by end-to-end action, with shots on both goals. La Clery initially dominated possession, but Anse La Raye skillfully utilised counterattacks to create their own opportunities. Despite this back-and-forth, the teams remained deadlocked at halftime, with no goals scored. The second half saw a fierce contest for dominance. However, it became evident that the Castries team had better chances inside the 18-yard box. La Clery missed several golden opportunities to take the lead, with frustration visibly building among their players. Their perseverance paid off in...