Hat trick hero: Marlon Barnes leads Mingoes to 3-1 win over Future Stars FC in BFA action

THE University of The Bahamas men’s soccer team captain Marlon

Barnes showed up big for his squad Sunday against Future Stars FC in Bahamas Football Association action at The Roscow A. L. Davies Field.

Barnes became the hattrick hero for The Mingoes by scoring three goals as the team won 3-1 to stay in second place overall with 31 points (10-3-1).

The Western Warriors lead the league with 31 points and a 10-1 record. Despite the same number of points, The Western Warriors have the first place designation because of less games and less losses.

Barnes started his hattrick campaign in the first half of the match. Barnes scored on a push-kick penalty shot in the right side of the goal in the 31st minute to put the team up 1-0.

The Mingoes’ defence came alive and keeper Antonio Beckford had six saves in the back half of the first half. The Mingoes took the 1-0 lead into the break.

Coming out of the break, The Mingoes were a bit lacklustre and allowed the Future Stars to score an easy goal in the 54th minute to tie the match at 1-1.

After the score, the Mingoes were determined not to fall victim to another draw. The Mingoes drew 1-1 against Bears FC on February 26 in the team’s previous match.

Midfielder Ronaldo Green was tackled in the