Spurred on by the ever supportive Harbour View Female team members in the stands and dubbed early into the encounter by the Wadadah Premier League Team members as “Rooney”, the visiting American, Lawrence etched his name on the scoresheet with four outstanding strikes within the first hour to blaze a trail of victory for the JFF Under 21 League leaders.
Playing up front with strike partner and Captain, Michily Waul who has scored once in every game this season, the pair went to work early to take the lead in the tenth minute when he struck hard at the goal to evade the grasp of the Wadadah custodian to score. His class showing when he collected a cross on his chest under pressure from two defenders in the box, with his eyes clearly fixed on goal he calmly steered it away from the goalkeeper and the un-rushing players seventeen minutes later for a 2-0 lead.
The goal of the game was executed just ahead of the halftime in minute 41 when he dribbled by two defenders to blast from the top of the box into the far post leaving the custodian baffled and notched a much deserved hatrick, as the stadium erupted and his team-mates flocked him in jubilant celebration. He continued in the second stanza as he left the first as again the two-man combination with Waul proved the undoing of the stretched Wadadah defence as his square left Smith alone at the far post to slot home in minute 51 for his fourth strike.
The defensive unit now demoralised meant all comers were welcomed to score and they did in a flurry as Paul Grant dived to head home in minute 53, Waul keep his hot streak going when he scored in the 61st minute followed by the three substitutes that entered the frey in the 67th minute as Smith left the field to a standing ovation from the bench and wild hand clapping around the stadium. Kashi Schroeter after being fouled got up to score the resulting penalty in the 74th minute as Paul Stewart struck a quick brace in minutes 76 and 80 before the third sub Richard Reid opened his account in minute 88 as the Referee called a halt to the march two minutes later at 10-0.
PREMIER LEAGUE:
Harbour View FC 3 Wadadah 2.
A constant downpour all afternoon threatened to halt the Flag-raising ceremony but the organisers hoisted all flags early while making the announcements in the presence of the members of the Diplomatic Corp from the British High Commission lead by Ms Carolyn Lawrence, the Mexican Ambassador, Senora Leonora Nueva and the KSAFA President Ambassador A.B.Stewart Stephenson in addition the Harbour View Community leaders were in attendance with Citizens Association head Ms Beryl Urqhuart, Donald Quarrie High School Headmaster Mr. Hines and Headmistresses from the many Basic Schools plus Church representative and Sponsors.
A fast paced game began as both teams searched for the lead on a slick surface with a well padded under footing of grass heavy from the recent rains over the last few days. Richard Edwards marshaled the midfield for the hosts as Daniel Ricketts pulled the strings for the Montego Bay campaigners but neither could breakdown well organised defenses. Gregg Taylor came closest but shot wide into the side netting as Jermaine Anderson looked most dangerous for the visitors but Jermaine Taylor had both eyes firmly fixed on him all afternoon. The half ended scoreless. The second was to produce five goals as both teams came to terms with how to best utilise the damp conditions. Wadadah grabbed the initiative as Andre Ried was quickest to the ball that had deflected from the left-sided corner kick in the 51st minute to shot home from around the penalty spot.
Gregg Taylor slapped in an immediate response five minutes later to equalise. Then he hustled the defender Lesseps Love and hurry him into error while dribbling by him to earn a penalty in minute sixty seven as he was ejected for a second bookable offence by Referee Dave Peterkin. Loxely Thomas converted the second goal as Gavine Barrett was well beaten. Gregg Taylor then returned to torment the opposition as he stunned the visitors once again in minute 76 with the third goal for the homesters.
As the game wound down to what seemed a comfortable victory, a free-kick in time added on was scored as Christopher Currie who shot hard on goal from 21 yards as the wet ball eluded the grasp of Michaud Barrett in goal for Harbour View.
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Sunday, 5th November Harbour View travels to Waterhouse FC .
OTHER SCORES:
Home Teams named first-
- Seba United 0 Arnett Gardens 2
- August Town 1 Naggo Head 1
- Reno 1 Waterhouse 1
- Tivoli Gardens 2 Portmore United 2
- Village United 0 Boys Town 1
- Harbour View 3 Wadadah 2