Paradise Women FC secured the TropicAce Women’s Football League championship after a determined 2–1 victory over Empire FC Women at the Wildey Turf, completing a remarkable season that saw them...
Paradise Women FC secured the TropicAce Women’s Football League championship after a determined 2–1 victory over Empire FC Women at the Wildey Turf, completing a remarkable season that saw them emerge as the dominant force in the competition.
The league leaders were pushed to the limit in a tense encounter, even after being reduced to ten players, but their resilience once again proved decisive as they extended their winning streak and mathematically sealed the title.
Forward Shanice Stevenson delivered the defining performance of the night. The attacking standout struck twice, including a superb long-range free kick in the 59th minute that ultimately secured both the victory and the championship for Paradise.
Earlier in the contest, Empire found a way back into the game when Tiana Bynoe reacted quickest at the far post to convert from a corner, cancelling out Paradise’s earlier momentum and briefly reigniting the contest.
However, Paradise continued to create the better chances. Denea Payne came close in a one-on-one opportunity, while Ashanee Thompson rattled the crossbar during a period of sustained pressure as the champions pushed relentlessly for the decisive breakthrough.
When Stevenson’s stunning strike finally beat the goalkeeper, it capped a dominant attacking display and confirmed Paradise as worthy champions.
The result left Paradise with 27 points from nine matches and an impressive goal difference, highlighting their consistency throughout the campaign.
Match Summary
Result: Paradise Women 2 – 1 Empire Women
Venue: Wildey Turf
Paradise Scorers: Shanice Stevenson (2)
