HVFC Females versus Under 15 Boys:
A football festival that started at 2pm because of the early afternoon rains delayed the kickoff with the all-island Female League and Knockout Champions Harbour View tackling a very energetic Under 15 Boys team from the parish and giving them a stern test.
Shakira Duncan missed a header from 4 yards while a stunning freekick from Kimmia Parker whistled past the upright to scare the youngsters into launching a counter offensive.
A scorching right footer from distance was a bit too much for goalkeeper Paula Jackson as it went in from off the crossbar onto her back. Another torrid strike from inside the area dipped inside the far post to make it 2-0 before Parker got one back for the girls from the penalty spot.
The final goal was from the young boys in the second half as the pure strength came to the fore to win 3-1, as the girls got well prepared for the June opening of the competition.
HVFC Masters versus Reggae Radio IRIE FM Ballers:
Radio Sports personalities Robert Williams, Courtney and Nicholas Evans paraded their skills along with parish stalwarts against the over 35 years past Masters of Harbour View lead by Captain, Dominique Spaulding, Neil Stewart, Andrew Williams, Micheal and Winston McIntosh, John Massey, Robert Cross and Ian McNaughton among others.
Both teams traded attacks until Deton Simpson evaded his marker to score then the Irie FM team equalised early in the second half. Ian Burnett again grabbed the lead for Harbour View but a quick shot from within the crowded area eluded goalkeeper Paul Tyson for the game to end 2-2.
Premier League Champs outclass St. Ann All-Stars:
7-1, says it all.
Clearly superior to the under exposed parisheners the Champions marched all over the opposition with neat combinations, passes and off the ball assuredness to run riot from start to finish as goals were scored with regularity by Nicholas Dodd, Gregg Taylor, Rafiek Thomas, Kemar Petrekin, Michily Waul and Anthony Christie.
The smaller than expected crowd enjoyed every minute as the rain kept the larger attendants at home mainly in Ocho Rios and nearby townships as the muddy exterior passageways discouraged patronage but never dampened the spirits of all in attendance.
Good fun was had by all and plans of a quick repeat was requested by the promoters and fans from the “Garden Parish” of St. Ann.