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Dot’s two semi-pro soccer teams met for first time last Sunday - Dorchester Reporter
- The Dot Derby marked the first-ever matchup between Dorchester City FC and the Boston Emeralds in UPSL Division I.
- Emeralds won 2-1, with goals by Aidan Rahill and Fran Azzaro securing the lead late in the match.
- Dot City FC coach Robert Alexander praised the competition and anticipated postseason contention for both teams.
- Emeralds coach Keegan Hegarty called the winning goal sequence a 'scrappy, scrappy goal in the box.'
- The teams plan a rematch in the final regular-season game on June 7 at BC High.
- Dorchester City FC and Boston Emeralds are both building local fan and neighborhood support through the rivalry.
- Key players highlighted included Jose Andrade, Ansley Glemaud, Guilherme Vicente, and Mark McFadden.
- Emeralds and Dot City both emerged as potential postseason contenders from the match.
- The Easter Sunday contest introduced a new local soccer rivalry in Dorchester.
- The match featured a late lead change, with Emeralds reclaiming advantage in the second half.
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