The 2017 BSL Cup Final was a smashing success. Both clubs came to play and neither could grab an edge for long. The scoring started with Gateway United's Bradley Wright Phillips notching a goal. Then, Gold Coast countered with 2 goals from Jozy Altidore to take over the lead. Gateway United would tie the match up for a 2nd time when Giles Barnes netted a goal. Then, for a while the Saints took a 3-2 lead with a Yotun assist that was later changed. Meanwhile, both clubs goal keepers were playing each other and Cropper grabbed a clean sheet for the Suns, while Bush grabbed 6 saves for the Saints giving us a 3rd tie for the match. Gold Coast took the lead again with Sapong's goal and then took the biggest lead of the match with Finlay's goal. Down 5-3 now, Gateway United was in trouble until Badji scored in the 93rd minute of his match to pull the Saints to within 1. Then, Miguel Almiron equalized the match for a 4th time and put in the go ahead score when he put up 2 assists. Final score" Gateway United 6 Gold Coast 5. A great championship match!
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