Somerset Trojans' hopes of winning a second trophy this season have received a boost with the return of key players Justin Corday and Damon Ming to their ranks.

The experienced duo were unavailable for their team’s quarter-final clash with Hamilton Parish at Lord’s on Sunday with Corday ruled out through injury and Ming having personal commitments.

Somerset prevailed 4-2 on penalties after 120 minutes of football failed to separate the Premier Division rivals during a lacklustre affair and Scott Morton, the Somerset coach, is thrilled to have players back at his disposal ahead of some big fixtures.

“Just the return of those two will give the team more dimension as far as different ways we can play which we have been working on this year,” he told The Royal Gazette. “It has been working out really good for us so I am happy to have them back.”

Trojans, who will find out who they face over the festive period when the Friendship Trophy semi-final draw is made at midday on Thursday, have also been bolstered by the return of other players from injury and studies abroad.

“We have had one or two players returning from injury and one of two players arriving back from school, which again allows us to have tactical flexibility with the team because as you know these are one-off games, so it’s important to get that right and be consistent with it,” Morton added.

“Obviously the opponents come with their styles and gameplans, but it’s important for us to try to impose our style while respecting the opponent and break down whatever they present.”

North Village, the competition’s inaugural winners, and PHC Zebras are already into the last four with the final semi-finalist to be confirmed when Dandy Town take on holders Devonshire Cougars in a repeat of last season’s final at Goose Gosling Field at 9pm on Saturday.

“I think it bodes well for the competition when you have teams who are considered the top in the league or are at the top of the table, which will make the game obviously much more competitive,” Morton said.

“But for us we are not worrying about the opponent whoever it is. For me the bigger, the better as it means more growth for players to see how they can stretch themselves.”

The Bermuda Football Association will also hold the draw for the First Division Shield semi-final today.

St David’s Warriors, Ireland Rangers and Paget are already through to the last four with holders Wolves beginning their title defence against Young Men’s Social Club in a repeat of last season’s final at Goose Gosling Field on Saturday at 6.30pm.