Hurbun Williams | Jamaica Observer
WATERHOUSE FC and Barbican FC scored identical 2-1 wins against Cavalier SC and Rockfort, respectively, to move on to the semi-final stages of the Kingston and St Andrew Football Association (KSAFA) Jackie Bell Knockout competition at Drewsland on Thursday.
Waterhouse will now face Boys’ Town, who scuttled neighbours Arnett Gardens 4-2, while Barbican will do battle against Harbour View, who edged last year’s champions Tivoli Gardens 2-1 in the other semi-final played on Wednesday.
Draw for the semi-final placings were made by KSAFA president AB Stewart Stephenson during the half-time break of the opening game between Barbican and Rockfort at Drewsland.
Dwayne Richards | Yardie Sports
Damion Harwood produced a sublime chip over the head of Davin Watkins in the 90th minute of play to help seal a spot in the semi-finals of the Yellow Pages/Jackie Bell KO competition for Harbour View last night.
It was a great piece of skill from the striker at a key moment in the game. The goal meant that Harbour View went 2-0 up and despite grabbing a stoppage time goal, the defending champions Tivoli Gardens were sent packing by the Stars of the East.
Speaking with Yardie Sports after the game, Harwood said it was just about being brave enough to execute that particular technique.
“It’s all about practise from training. I just have to be brave enough to execute it in a game. I did it twice in training this week, so when I saw the keeper (Watkins) advancing I just went for it and the ball went in.”
Harwood says he and his teammates are confident about going all the way this season.
“Any team comes we just have to put out our best,” he said. “It doesn’t matter who the opponents are, as long as we play as a team, follow instructions and execute, we will get the job done.”