Bradley strikes as invincible Boston Emeralds march Into UPSL Playoff Final
Former Finn Harps frontman secures a 1-0 derby win over Boston Street to extend historic unbeaten run to 23 games.
The Boston Emeralds have officially secured their place in the United Premier Soccer League (UPSL) Premier New England playoff final after a commanding 1-0 victory over local derby rivals Boston Street.
The high-stakes semi-final victory marks the second time this season that the Emeralds have defeated their close rivals, simultaneously extending their historic, unblemished undefeated streak to an incredible 23-0.
With this momentum, the club is heavily tipped to mount a serious challenge for a coveted spot at the National Championships.
The game's decisive moment came courtesy of former Finn Harps striker Shaunie Bradley, who clinically found the back of the net to score the winning goal and send the Emeralds through.
Reflecting on the squad's tactical discipline, Kevin Tarr of the Boston Emeralds commented: “We had a game plan, the lads executed it and all in all it was a pretty dominating performance. We weren’t really threatened at all by Boston Street; I felt it was actually a very comfortable performance.”
The victory moves the high-flying side into the New England championship match, scheduled for next Saturday night against Hartford Athletic FC.
A win in Saturday’s final will present the Emeralds with the opportunity to capture back-to-back playoff trophies. Remarkably, a victory would lift the club's total silverware count to four trophies in just their inaugural year since formation.