Julmis last-second goal gives Mingoes win over Bears
The University of The Bahamas men's soccer team waited literally until the last minute of play to pull off the 3-2 win over Bears FC in Bahamas Football Association action at The Roscow A.L. Davies Field.
The match did not start all that positively for The Mingoes.
In the 21st minute, The Bears struck first with a goal to go up 1-0.
The referee awarded The Mingoes a penalty kick after midfielder Stanley Grand Pierre was taken down by a Bears player in the penalty box in the 25th minute. Midfielder Peter Julmis connected on the penalty to tie the match at one goal each.
The Bears scored a go-ahead goal in the 43rd minute and that score 2-1 carried over to halftime.
After the break, the match became very physical with several yellow cards and hard tackles.
It wasn't until the 73rd minute that Grand Pierre was able to even the match at two goals each on a brilliant score.
The next 15 minutes of play was nerve-racking for The Mingoes as The Bears started playing very conservatively and seemed content with the tie.
The Mingoes on the other hand were determined to pick up the win with several strikes in their attacking third—one seemed to be a score but was called back because of an offside.
With literally seconds left in the match, UB midfielder Ronaldo Green took a free kick near midfield that was as perfect a pass for Julmis to head into the net for the 3-2 lead.
The Mingoes celebrated and 28 seconds later the referee ended the match.
"We fought to the last second and gave it our all to get that win," Julmis said. "This is a big win for us. The first time this season we drew with them but this time we had a game plan for this team and it paid off."
The Mingoes next play Cavalier FC Wednesday at The Roscow A.L. Davies Field.