Striker Marlon Barnes might have started things off for the UB Mingoes in the BFA season opener against Renegades FC. But it was Ronaldo Green that sealed the game.

Greene scored a hat trick plus one to lead The Mingoes to the 5-3 season opening win over Renegades Friday night at the Roscow R.L. Davies Field.

Renegades struck first in the 30^th minute to go up 1-0 early.

Barnes responded with a brilliant goal just under a minute later to tie the match at 1-1.

The Renegades were able to connect in the 38^th minute to take the lead again at 2-1.

The Mingoes though were not going to stop pressing. Two minutes later, Green struck again to even the score at 2-2 heading into half time.

Green came out strong in the second half scoring in the 47^th and 48^th minute to put The Mingoe up 4-2.

For security, Green scored again in the 60^th minute after a Renegades' penalty kick in the 59^th minute.

Mingoes take the emphatic win 5-3 to go 1-0 on the season.

Green said the win makes a huge statement to the league. "I think everyone was doubting us in the start of the season and the preseason games and this game show that we are here to play," he said. "We are here to make a statement and win this season."

Assistant head coach Alex Thompson added this match was a big win over such a strong side. "The team that we played is a good team and one that you cannot take lightly as they are well coached and they are very good going forward," he said.

The win, he said, also solidifies Green as  the best player in the league on the best up and coming team. "He had four goals today and could have had a few more and a few more assists," he said. "The win also says that we have support around him and players who are slowly but surely learning their roles. As the season goes on and the guys mature more in the system I think you will see a better team."

The Mingoes play Cavalier FC 9pm Wednesday at The Roscow R.L. Davies Field and then Baha Jrs FC 5pm Sunday at the same venue.

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