In what was always going to be a day filled with excitement and drama, a brand new club took to the field in their new floating stadium and gave their new fans a lot to cheer about.
Match Highlights
The Marauders started out slowly but built a two-goal lead just before halftime. Team captain Jack Hoffman made a symbolic gesture by passing to former Mayflower Pilgrims player Josh Holden for the first goal.
Hoffman commented, “I wouldn’t say I went into the game planning to setup a former Pilgrims player, but when the opportunity presented itself it just felt right.”
Key moments included:
- Josh Holden scoring the historic first goal
- Jared Savage heading in a goal just before halftime
- Jack Hoffman’s injury-time strike sealing a 3-0 victory
New Stadium Reception
The 2 Billion NMT arena received overwhelmingly positive reactions, featuring:
- Closest seats to the pitch in Buildersliga
- Caribbean architectural elements
- A full-scale pirate ship at the North End of the field
Pre-Game Honors
Before kickoff, the club honored healthcare professionals, with Mayor Emily Chapman calling their COVID-19 pandemic contributions “truly extraordinary”.
Manager’s Perspective
Manager Scott Perry said he was “pleased with the performance” but noted that “we have a lot of work to do to get to where we want to go.”
