They say lightning doesn’t strike in the same place twice, but as the large crowd streamed into the National Stadium for the second time in a week everyone of them spoke happily of the previous contest not for a second were they all unwilling to relive that memorable experience, it was not to be.
New contest, new day, new drama.
In the first minute the hero of the previous game Gregory Simpson lost possession in the centre circle. He hurried back into the leftback position in chase of the ball moved forward.
Again he blocked the attacker Roberto Fletcher and seemingly won the ball just outside the penalty area, only to let it keep rolling away from him. Fletcher quickly pulled back and then swiftly towards the ball before letting fly a snap kick that found its intended target inside the far post having brushed the fingers of the surprised custodian Ryan Thompson.
Stunned by the strike Harbour View players, technical staff and supporters slumped only temporarily before accepting the early goal conceded after just 41 seconds to start the response a bit dejected.
Dominant throughout the remainder of the contest the Harbour View attacks wore down the defensive stance of the Waterhouse team throughout as they stood defiant for the remainder of the game to lift the game. Missed chances and unfinished attacks lead to the demise as the rotation of players and some returning from injuries proved to be not as smooth as the momentum gained throughout the previous games in Round One.
Waterhouse advances to the final on Wednesday, February 12th against Boys Town who defeated Constant Spring by the only goal scored by Fitzroy Anglin from a handball awarded penalty kick in minute 73.