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Triplets Emilie, Hollie and Millie Jeffreys Make History in Guernsey Debut

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Sixteen-year-olds Emilie, Hollie and Millie Jeffreys became the first triplets to play for Guernsey's island side as they finished third in the Cherry Godfrey Cup. The sisters all made their debuts in the tournament, marking a unique milestone for the Channel Islands team and their family. Their inclusion represents a significant moment for local football development.

Guernsey lost 3-1 to the Isle of Man in Friday's semi-final before bouncing back in Saturday's third-place play-off against the Isle of Wight. Millie Jeffreys provided three assists as Heidi Dawber scored a first-half hat-trick to put Guernsey 3-0 up within 32 minutes. The Isle of Wight pulled one back before Emilie set up her sister to restore the three-goal cushion with 18 minutes remaining.

Emilie completed the scoring with a stoppage-time strike, ensuring the Jeffreys triplets were involved in every Guernsey goal across the match. Speaking to BBC Radio Guernsey, Emilie described the opportunity as one she had long awaited, calling it a special moment for the family.

The sisters' debut performance suggests promising talent emerging from Guernsey's youth setup, with all three contributing directly to the team's success in securing third place.