Paradise Held by Kickstart, Remain in Strong Position in Title Race

Paradise Football Club continued their Barbados Football Association Premier League campaign with a hard-fought 1–1 draw against Kickstart Rush Stars at the BFA Technical Centre on Tuesday night.

Despite a strong overall performance and control of key moments throughout the match, Paradise were forced to settle for a share of the points in a contest that saw the team show resilience and attacking intent.

After falling behind to an early setback, Paradise responded with composure. Captain Jomo Harris and midfielder Shamari Harewood played key roles in regaining control in the middle of the park, helping to dictate tempo and drive the team forward.

The equaliser arrived through forward Sheran Hoyte, who finished confidently from close range following sustained pressure in the attacking third. The goal reflected Paradise’s persistence and commitment to getting back into the match.

Paradise continued to push for a winner, creating several promising opportunities. Kamal Griffith and Jaron Oughterson combined effectively in forward areas, while Armario Drakes came close with a powerful effort that tested the opposition goalkeeper.

The match became increasingly physical in the latter stages, with both teams reduced to ten players. Despite this, Paradise maintained their attacking approach and pressed forward in search of all three points.

In the closing moments, Paradise earned a late set-piece opportunity, but were unable to convert, leaving the scoreline level at the final whistle.

While the result means Paradise narrowly miss the chance to move to the top of the table, the performance highlighted the team’s depth, character, and consistency as they remain firmly in contention in the title race.

Match Summary

• Result: Paradise FC 1 – 1 Kickstart Rush Stars

• Venue: BFA Technical Centre, Wildey

• Paradise Scorer: Sheran Hoyte

• Status: Unbeaten run continues