RED STRIPE CHAMPIONS CUP KNOCKOUT:

5:30pm Wednesday, February 8, 2006.
Jarrett Park, Montego Bay.

SEBA SNATCHES THE EARLY LEAD OVER THE LEAGUE LEADERS HARBOUR VIEW IN MONTEGO BAY!

Captain Norman Foster’s 77 minute freekick from just inside the left cornerflag found an unlikely allie in the Harbour View defenders who erred in contradictory communication to all together leave what seemed like an armless cross go by and into the far corner of the net, to sneak home a victory in an even contest.

The one goal lead is enough to travel away in Kingston but not enough to be comfortable with. The new away goal rule would be another big advantage for Seba who did well to prevent the Kingstonians from registering any credits in the important column.

Next weeks return leg is set to be an interesting affair at the Compound.

7:00pm Thursday, February 16, 2006.
Harbour View Stadium, Kingston.

TWO UNANSWERED GOALS BY STRIKE PARTNERS LUTON SHELTON AND FABIAN TAYLOR IS ENOUGH TO OVERCOME SEBA UNITED’S EARLY LEAD!

An early strike from the fit again national striker Luton Shelton after only five minutes erased the first leg lead of Montego Bay’s Seba United, when Ricardo Smith’s left sided cross was deflected away from Fabian Taylor by the goalkeeper only as far as Shelton outside the area for him to stab home from 21 yards past a group of defenders.

Two other left sided moves ended with inaccurate crosses going behind from Marcelino Blackburn then Smith as Richard Edwards shot against the upright from an acute angle later in the half.

Shelton tried a distant effort after 35 minutes and seemingly hurt he hobbled off the field before being an early substitute replaced by Lenworth Hyde Jr.

A barrage of shots on goal were blocked by bodies flung desperately across each others to stave off defeat at the beginning of the second stanza. As Harbour View marched forward, only time it seemed, could deny victory.

The sly fox, would have his day. Fabian Taylor latched onto a through ball just ahead of the advancing custodian to tuck it away in minute 73, for his first goal since his comeback. He gleefully jumped over the perimeter fencing, racing away to the delighted fans in the western stands just behind the goal. The stadium applauded his achievement as the referee had a quiet word into his appreciative ear as they both jogged back towards the centre circle.

The keen combat continued while not further disturbing the scoreline. Harbour View advanced to the quarterfinals next Wednesday against an opponent to be drawn tomorrow.

Sunday, February 12th, 2006.

FABIAN DAWKINS RETURNS FROM DENMARK TO NOTCH HIS 15TH GOAL OF THE SEASON AND DEFEAT HARBOUR VIEW BY 1-0!

Under 21:

Village United team fails to show on a school day.

PREMIER LEAGUE:

When the speedster dashed away from the flat-footed defense to slot past goalkeeper Murray it was good enough to edge the muarading “Stars of the East” at the Compound.

Attack after attack was mounted on the Trelawny bastion but all to no avail as goalkeeper Elvis Hart made no less than four game winning saves aided by the hesitance of the Harbour View attackers while in possession inside the penalty box.

Coach Dean Weatherly guided his troops home safely but only just, thankful in the relief of referee Howard Stennet’s reluctance to award no less than three seemingly valid penalty requests.

Twice against Daniel Shaw and once against Kevin King, as Village United defenders threw their bodies onto the opponents confident the appropriate calls were not going to be made on this particular day.

Village United advances to 38 points and joint fourth position, while Harbour View remained leaders on 54 points.

Sunday, February 5th, 2006.

A DOUBLE STRIKE FROM JERMAINE “TEDDY” JOHNSON OVERHAULS DESMOND BREAKENRIDGE’S FIRST GOAL FOR HARBOUR VIEW!

Under 21:

Tivoli effect revenge by 5-1 at the Railway Oval, as Harbour View arrives late performs below par.

PREMIER LEAGUE:

A wonderful overhead volley “Bicycle” kick just before halftime by the former English Premiership midfielder Jermaine Johnson stunned the visiting Harbour View diehards, as the players stood motionless when the ball was retrieved from the back of the net, in minute 44.

Tivolities celebrated as Jermaine raced around the field in wild abandon he flung his shirt skyward as he beat his chest with renewed enthusiasm.

Before the half had ended and the joy declined, Harbour View responded with aplumb.

A freekick awarded 25 yards out was properly spanked by newly signed defender Desmond Breakenridge as the other players watched, he struck withawesome power.

It riffled into the roof of Leon Gordon’s net before he could react. The half ended on a high as the ground buzzed with excitement and chatter throughout the ten minute period.

Some sipped drinks while comparing goals, disbelief and intense emotions.

The second 45 minutes was just as intense as the first as top quality action-packed rivalry ensued reminiscent of the 2004 December CFU Caribbean Club Champions second leg final on December 15th.

In minute 88 Johnson won the contest for the homesters when he snuck in behind the defenders to race away and score on custodian Ryan Thompson who did well to getan hand on his shot but not enough to save.

Tivoli Gardens carved out their second victory at Tivoli

, 2-1 over Harbour View this season following the outstanding 3-2 victory about three weeks earlier to finish Round Two.

Wednesday, February 1st, 2006.

HARBOUR VIEW SCORES VITAL 1-0 VICTORY OVER ARNETT GARDENS AS THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY KICKS-OFF THE FINAL ROUND THREE.

UNDER 21:

Two late goals, one to either team meant the game climaxed after minute 83 to a grand finale but Arnett’s earlier strike eclipsed the challenge of Harbour View in a 2-1 contest.

Arnett on 33 points, moved up to second in the league while Harbour View on 24 points remained in fifth position.

PREMIER LEAGUE:

Richard “Shortman” Edwards slotted home from a pass laid back for him by the industry of Richard West who robbed the defender unexpectedly to setup the deadly strike that eventually secured a vital victory.

His second goal for the season, he calmly side-footed his 18 yard effort away from all defenders as his relieved teammates hugged him while shinning his bald-head with much delight.

On an afternoon when the “Stars of the East” were again dominant from start to finish, no fewer than six real goalscoring opportunities went abegging as it was beginning to feel like one of those days when we would get caught on a counter-attack and robbed of victory. Edwards guaranteed our security of the three points as the partisan crowd exhaled.

Recent villain of the Waterhouse Final in the Second Round Final, Leighton Murray saved the day and the game with a blinding right side full length dive. That snatched the Kevin “Pele” Wilson deflected free kick, from dipping into the “Pigeon-hole”: Absolutely brilliant, as the large crowd watched in amazement.

Strike partners, Richard West and the returning Fabian Taylor both spurned great opportunities to extend the score-line when they both shot wide of the goal in the last ten minutes of the game.

Harbour View leads Round Three on 54 points, eight points ahead of the second place Club.

Other Game Results:

• Wadadah 3 Village United 2
• Reno 0 Portmore United 0
• Waterhouse 2 Boys Town 0
• Constant Spring 0 Tivoli Gardens 3
• Seba 2 Rivoli 0

Next game will be a LIVE Radio92FM game at 5pm on Sunday, February 5th, 2006 at the Edward Seaga Sports Complex at Tivoli.

Sunday, January 29th, 2006.

HARBOUR VIEW FACES WATERHOUSE IN BACK TO BACK GAMES – THIS TIME FOR THE JACKIE BELL KSAFA KNOCKOUT SEMIS!

Ace Striker Fabian Taylor return to active competition

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.

Sunday, January 22nd, 2006.

HARBOUR VIEW PRODUCES YET ANOTHER THRILLER (4-4) BUT LOSSES END OF ROUND TWO FINAL AFTER PENALTIES.

Forget the scoreline, forget the result, title and even the Trophy if you can wrap your mind around it.

Join in another scintillating moment in Jamaica’s football history that only Harbour View seems to create these breath-taking thrillers, year in and year out!

Waterhouse started out what turned out to be a nightmarish Comedy of defensive errors in minute seven when experienced turned back a blind pass intended for his isolated custodian only to be intercepted by the wily Richard West. West in turn relayed across the face of the empty goal for the alert Marcelino Blackburn to tap home for the 1-0 lead.

One bad mistakes it seems deserve another, as goalkeeper Leighton Murray out did his opponents after winning the ball strangely let in run through his leg in an effort to dive behind him to collect. You guess it, he lost control of the ball as Jomo Gordon helped to embarrass him by slotting the loose ball into an empty net much to the annoyance of every Harbour View supporter. Three minutes later the now confident Gordon out ran the defence to fire home inside the far post and grab the lead as Waterhouse fans went wild.

Just when it seemed the half had gone to Waterhouse then is when the game had just begun.

Harbour View’s resilience surfaced once more in minute 33 when a Nicholas Dodd freekick from the right was experty headed away from everyone on the line by the towering leftback Gregory Simpson to equalise at 2-2. The crowd couldn’t believe the four goal blitz just after the first half hour as they erupted in joy. They sat questioning the goalfeast among themselves when lighting struck.

Gregory Simpson won the ball in the centre circle, touched the ball gently forward, then without warning launched a torrid scud-like missile goalwards at lighting speed. Two midfielders jumped, i am not sure if towards or away from the bomb, the goalkeepers dives full-stretch to his left in a vain attempt to get near a goal scored from the moment it left the foot of Simpson from 41 yards out, only the net was good enough to touch it because of been placed their firmly before the start of the game.

Surely this is another contender for goal of the season, following his similar drive against Seba and that of teammate Donald Stewart in like manner against Arnett Gardens.

Back to the game, Harbour View snatches the lead again as both teams continue trading attacks up to minute 87 when Waterhouse wins a 24 yards away freekick on the rightside outside the penalty area. Mystified no defensive wall is setup by the goalkeeper. Guess what, a hurried clearance by a scrambling defender succeeds in playing the ball gently in the path of the lethal Jomo Gordon for him to register a hatrick into an open goal.

The goalkeeper lays prostrate on the ground, after his diving effort along with a crowd of players to stop the initial shot. We go to extra time with the game locked at 3-3.

EXTRA TIME EXPLODES:

Well there was still more drama left in the script.

All of Waterhouse three substitutes were dispatch in a frenzy just ten minutes into the second half in what seemed a last ditch effort to salvage a result with the strongest Waterhouse contingent against a largely second string Harbour View unit that came to play all night. Harbour View introduced their subs on a timely basis seemingly measured in their approach for the long haul as Fabian Taylor returning from 10 months of injury made way after an impressive 72 minutes, goal terrorist Simpson replaced dehydrated and suffering from cramps than at the last five minutes Leon Strickland was introduced to test tiring legs.

Strickland pounced an a well weighted Loxely Thomas pass after he had demolished the midfield to dissect the defence expertly and Leon to guide away from the advancing goalkeeper. With three minutes on the clock, the Harbour View supporters said yes, finally we snatched it. Not so soon, said Waterhouse, jumping up after a aimless long ball was played goalwards that goalkeeper Murray seemed to have firmly in his grasp.

Only to back pedal in an un-appropriate “moment of madness”, letting in the alert Vincent Earle to deflect it into the empty goal and sent the game into penalty kicks in time added on.

Colourful descriptive words punctuated the air overhead of the hot-headed Harbour View supporters, football lovers smiled in utter disbelief at the bonanza and the “Firehouse Crew” chanted victory cries blessed by their unexpected joy laced with gifts aplenty from the most unlikely source, their consistent opponents.

PENALTIES:

Harbour View Players, Coaching Staff and Management now besides themselves dragged towards the kicks in a state of disbelief still shocked by the events recently passed and clearly not in a state of readiness for anything else on the night bushed the penalties as Waterhouse reigned triumphant by 4-1 on penalties, lifting the title.

Wednesday, January 18th, 2006

TIVOLI GARDENS SCORES AN EXCITING 3-2 VICTORY OVER HARBOUR VIEW TO END ROUND TWO.

PREMIER LEAGUE:

Tivoli Gardens playing at home in front of a large energetic crowd edged a gallant challenge from ten man Harbour View who had striker Luton Shelton ejected after only 37 minutes for “ungentlemanly conduct”.

He very sharp looking striker over-reacted to Referee Hughill Thompson’s call not to caution defender Dwight Heron after his constant kicking from behind after the third infringement. Insisting he was being abused and not protected by the officials, the player protested far too long. Later in the game Heron too was ejected for repeating the offence after 84 minutes.

Before the half ended the hard working Kevin King slotted home his fourth goal of the season by eluding his markers as the only forward on minute 41. He earlier headed onto the upright from a Shelton run and delivery down the left flank. Harbour View though short staffed looked set to go to the break leading 1-0. Then a free kick just inside the right corner flag was taken quickly to find an unmarked Christopher Nicholas on top of the box, he shrewdly chipped the ball through a wall of players blocking the sight of goalkeeper Ryan Thompson, into to far corner to equalise in time added on.

Numerical advantage was better organised in favour of the home team Tivoli and they duly dominated the proceedings in the second half. In their period of dominance Tivoli scored two unanswered goals. Firstly a push in the back of defender Jermaine Taylor left Roland Deans with a free shot eight yards from goal that he merely blasted home. Then an excellent left-sided cross was met by Orane Simpson between markers to score from six yards after 73 minutes.

Jermaine “Teddy” Johnson graced the field with telling midfield dribbles but failed to convert more than once. Oniel “Bigga” Smith once again popped up at the far post for a corner kick to head home his third goal for the season, as Harbour View continued to show the fighting spirit to the end but a man short for almost an hour meant it was always going to be a tall order as the game ended 3-2.

Science again-BT and HV draw

History almost repeated itself on Sunday night. The Stars of the East came from behind to level the score 2-2 with the Stars of the West in the Wray and Nephew Premier League match- up at Compound.There was string of expletives emanating from the vicinty of the JJ possee when BT extended their lead to 2-0 shortly after the second half started. As it was in '85 & '86 ,a team was once again sitting on a 2 goal cushion and with not much time to spare is pure kiss teeth as the fans of the trailing team started exiting the venue like at Caymanas Park. In contrast, pandemonium broke loose in the Roxy Williams stand as colour red fans erupted in celebration. Michael Jureidini reached for his bible and started to read two psalms. Ossie D and Stevie G started cussing the referee. Presie Masters looked up to the skies for rain; Allah was no where to be found and the mantra "press ahead Harbour View ,press ahead" subsided. Juicy Bell rushed over to Daddy and told him to take heart "It's not over till the fat lady sings".

Sunday was a day of reminiscence.21 years have passed. It was high five and bear hugs.It was a reunion of many who had played or spectated in the '85 &86 epics. At half time DV presented Carl Brown with a memorabilia DVD of the two historic episodes. Other survivors present include Peter Prendegast (returned as President of JFRA on Saturday) and Andrew Pryce this time in the capacity as coach of BT.Lest we forget Hugh Bailey was represented by his son Jermaine Bailey who played for BT that night. Others on the BT match card carried similar surnames bearing uncanny progeny such as Morgan, Lewis ,Francis& Brown. There was no time to check the bloodline Peanut Bunny sang the National Anthem-Clyde Jureidini (coach HVFC '86)winces as a note is broken.

It was 30 minutes remaining and the right annex of Harbour View supporters' stand was by now almost empty. A further 10 minutes passed and the irate fans were demanding the scalp of the HVFC coachig staff. Suddenly the belligerence subsided as the word Goal!!!! erupted and many rushed back to the gate.Harbour View had scored and trailed 2-1 Another five minutes passed and is pure kiss teeth again as the trying Blackburn kicked wide of the upright.. One fan shouted from under the plum tree outside" unoo ah idiot-cum back outside; Harbour View caan win!!!!".The word was hardly out of his mouth when then was again shout of Goal!!! Like the man in Wild Gilbert he rushed back into Compound ,lifted DV shoulder high" a fi me national coach this". Harbour View leveled the score 2-2.A statistical dead-heat There was tears of joy and both sides shook hands.

HV line up:

• Ryan Thompson, Ronny Amaguana, Jermaine Taylor, William Richards, Ricardo Smith,
• Marcelino Blackburn, Loxley Thomas, Lovel Palmer, Donald Stewart, Richard West,
• Luton Shelton, Leighton Murray, Oneil Smith, Gregory Simpson, Nicholas Dodd, Kevin King,
• Leon Strickland, Kemar Peterkin.
• Donovan Hayle (coach); Vin Blaine (manager).

BT line up:

• Kirk Porter, Fabian Watkins, Xavean Virgo, Wavel Williams, Jermaine Bailey, Oneil Thompson,
• Marvin Morgan, Garfield Gillespie, Andre Wheeler, Fitzroy Anglin, Michael Campbell,
• Philmore Crumbie, Peter Keys, Richard Brown, Colin Oldham, Rollin Francis, Dwight Lewis,
• Troy Dawes.

• Andrew Pryce-coach:Francis Tavares-Manager.

KSAFA is number 1
Basil Waite

EPIC BATTLES OF JAMAICAN FOOTBALL !
HARBOUR VIEW versus BOY'S TOWN; THE RIVALRY CONTINUES
-By Bertram Scott

Of all the epic battles that have graced the history of Jamaican football, none is more emotionally charged than the rivalry developed between Harbour View football club and Boys Town FC. This Sunday at the Harbour View Mini Stadium, affectionately called The Compound?, the time honoured tradition continues as both teams meet for the first time in the Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) Premier League.

Confidence is high in both camps, and a fierce battle of attrition is expected at the Compound. Harbour View, the reigning Caribbean Club champions, are 11 points in front of their nearest rival in the Wray & Nephew Premier League, and so the race for the title is all over bar the shouting. Boys town is also on a crescendo having just gained promotion to the Premier League after a 12 years absence, and only days ago clinically knocking-off the defending League champions, Portmore United 2-1 at Collie Smith Drive.

Ironically, in the 1994/95 JFF Federation Cup Quarter-finals, the last time the teams met, both were under contrasting circumstances. Boys Town had just finished last in the 1994/95 JFF Premier League, and were demoted to the KSAFA Major League, and Harbour View were the winners of the 1994/95 KSAFA Major League, and were promoted to the 1995/96 JFF Premier League. Harbour View won the game 3-1 on goals from Richard Coke (59' and 61'), and Owen "Busta" Kirkland, respectively, while Andrew Price scored the consolation for BT.

Of all the encounters between the "Stars from the East"? and "The Best from the West", none is spoken of more passionately by Boy's Town and Harbour View fans, players, and administrators than the epic struggle of the 1984/85 KSAFA Major League final at the National Stadium before an emotionally charged jam-packed crowd. The standing room only Stadium was lost in a sea of "Colour Red" and Yellow, and Blue. Many consider that clash to be one of the most exciting local club game played at the "office".

What made the 1984/85 KSAFA Major League final so memorable for many is the fact that boy's Town and Harbour View had met in the two previous Major League finals, 1982/83, and 1983/84, and in both games the scores were tied after extra time and decided on penalties. "The Red Brigade" won on both occasions. Also, in the 1983/84 edition Harbour View led 2-0 with fumes of full time remaining, and with the Boy's Town supporters well on their way down Authur Wint Drive, "Colour Red" miraculously equalized sending the game into extra time and to penalties. Boy's Town fans that were passing the Little Theatre heard the thunderous roar of their brave soldiers and knew that something had gone happily right and hurried back to "The Office" to witness a remarkable comeback from the brink. Harbour View fans, on the other hand, reportedly left early to prepare for championship celebrations in the East.

Andrew "Bowa" Hines, the sweeper for Harbour View in the 84/85 Final, remembered that even though they were 3-1 down with about 3 minutes of regular time remaining, he was very optimistic that they would win that game, and communicated that energy to Peter Cargill and the other players. Harbour View equalized with three unanswered goals by Noel Brissett, Richard Coke, who scored on his first touch, and Mark Salmon, respectively, giving "The Stars from the East" a 4-3 aggregate win and the title.

Commenting on his memory of that game, Carl Brown said, "that was a most memorable game, but I believe the referee played a little bit too long causing bickering among our players. As a result, the team lost its concentration. We lost to a very good Harbour View team that was going well at the time".

The Harbour champion team of 1984/85 has proven to be ill fated, as 6 of the players and officials are deceased. They are Peter Cargill, Linval McKenzie, Wainwright Davis, Noel Brissett, David Reid, and Roxy Williams. The Coach of the team, Clyde Juredini is now the General Manager of Harbour View FC, and Manager, Carvel Stewart, is the current Chairman of Harbour View. The referee was Winston "Dirks" Campbell. 1984/85 Major League Final Teams:

Harbour View:

• Linval McKenzie (Captain),
• Donovan"DV" Hayles
• Barrington "Cobra" Gaynor
• Richard "Duck" Green
• Andrew "Bowa" Hines
• Everald "Raldo" Easington
• Howard "MagicHead" Kerr
• Howard "Juicy" Cain
• Peter "Jair" Cargill
• Noel "Poohie" Brissett
• Mark "Rugu Rugu" Salmon
• Wainwright "Waynie" Davis
• David Reid
• Richard Coke
• Micheal "Fateye" Thompson
• Micheal Clarke
• Micheal Lee
• Roger Lyn
• Carvel "Daddy" Stewart(Manager)
• Ronald "Piggy' Chung
• Glen "SmileOrange" Morrison
• Roxy Williams
• Keith "Scudjoe" Lemoniuous, (Asst. Manager),
• Clyde Jureidini (Coach).

Boys Town:

• Karl "Brutus" Brown (Player/Coach),
• Clive Dixon,
• Trevor "Horsey" Francis,
• Delroy "Zaidie" Lewis,
• Donald "SammyDavis" Davidson,
• Donovan Panton,
• Hugh "Huhu" Bailey,
• Lenworth "Teacher" Hyde,
• Donovan "Joe" Downer,
• Oral Hyre,
• Devon "Sticky" Hardware,
• Barrington "Gull" Edwards,
• Thomas McLean,
• Garfield Morgan,
• Allie McNab,
• Harold Richardson (Manager).

NEXT: EPIC BATTLES OF JAMAICAN FOOTBALL II

Sunday, January 1,  2006

HARBOUR VIEW SCORES EXCITING 2-2 DRAW AGAINST WATERHOUSE.

After registering their first draw (1-1) in the season earlier in the week against lowly Rivoli United at Spanish Town Prison Oval. Oniel “Bigga” Smith’s 54th minute header saves the blushes as Derrick Planter’s first half freekick treatened to sidetrack runaway leaders Harbour View FC.

UNDER 21:

Harbour View edge Waterhouse by 1-0.

The lone goal scored by Michily Waul marked his best game for this season as he finished of a good two man combination of a series of one-two passes between Kemar Petrekin and himself to place beyond the reach of the goalkeeper in minute 38th.

PREMIER LEAGUE:

On a jam packed New Years Day the large crowd streamed into the Drewsland Stadium for the 5:30pm start to witness the top of the table clash for vital points and Round Two leadership honours.

Both teams undefeated in the Round and jointly holding the leading positions in Round Two with 22 points each, were eyeing the League leadership race separated by an eleven (11) point difference in addition to confirming places in the End of Round Final scheduled for Sunday, January 22 at the National Stadium.

The combative game was full of high intensity play, laced with flair and style as Club supporters were riveted to their seats as Harbour View dominated the proceedings and Waterhouse hit back on the counter-attack to generate tension filled moments as Jomo Gordon came closest in response to the raids launched by strike partners Luton Shelton and Richard West. Loxely Thomas timed his arrival perfectly in minute 34 to finish a well orchestrated build up from Ricardo Smith’s cross that was headed back into his path by West at the back post. His thunderous right footer crashed into the roof of the net before he, arms outstretched, flew away to the corner of the ground to silence the home crowd until halftime at 1-0.

Enter master of escapism Kevin Lamey at the break, he makes an almost immediate impact in minute 54 when Ryan Thompson fails to hold a high cross but punches it instead effectively keeping the ball alive to see it won again and played across the area by Damion “Dutty man” Powell for a now free Lamey to tap home at the unprotected far post.

Yet another high cross this time from Richard West found the head of Shelton to power home from 13 yards past advancing goalkeeper Richard McCallum to re-establish the lead at 2-1 in minute 79. The game is wide open in the second half as both teams go “Hell for Leather” as chances are missed by West as he dives into the six yard box, Shelton is blocked and Blackburn shoots wide followed by Thomas close in. Lamey drives a speculative shot well wide, Powell hits from distance and Gordon is getting closer.

Surprisingly both coaches keep the game open and the crafty Lamey steals his opportunity to grab the equaliser in time added on, when closely marked and his back to goal he creates an overhead kick to catch the custodian Thompson wrong footed as he attempt to rush of his line to intercept the play. Too late, too late as Lamey his teammates and the entire Waterhouse community celebrates the late strike to gain a 2-2 draw and joint leadership of Round Two as well as confirming both teams for the second End of Round Final on 23 points.

Round Two leaves Harbour View on 50 points, eleven points ahead of the second place Club Waterhouse on 39 points.

Other Game Results:

• Tivoli Gardens 2 Village United 3
• Reno 1 Portmore United 1
• Wadadah 0 Seba 1
• Boys Town 1 Rivoli United 0
• Constant Spring 1 Arnett Gardens 1

Next game will be a historic game at 6:30pm on Sunday, January 8, 2006 at the Harbour View Football Stadium against the “Red Brigade” Boys Town with Carl Brown back on the bench against Donovan “DV” Hayles on his 51st Birthday.