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The programme got started
for Harbour View Football Club in October 2002 on a yearly
basis by head coach, Barrington Brown who sad to say left us
before the season commenced. Training intensified in January
2003, for the season beginning in June but due to lack of
KSAFA Sponsorship it started later in mid August. The players,
coaches, managers were disappointed for the late start but
were relieved that it wasn’t abandoned totally.
Discipline off the field was on
a high; it was transformed onto the field. They followed the
coaches instruction to the final whistle. It was a tremendous
season for the under 13 team. We started the campaign at home
on a good note winning 3-games impressively. The journey had
begun. The games that were played away from home were a bit
tense but we won them due to guts, character and determination
showed by the players, hence allowing them to finish the
preliminary round of the competition on top of their zone. We
played 8 games winning all scoring 42-goals and conceding 1.
We entered the semi-final round
a bit nervous because of injuries to key players and facing
the two-time defending champions Meadhaven. The chemistry of
the team allowed other members to rise to the occasion
determined to take home the cup. They came out determined to
win against the defending champions. It was a game of true
character. It ended 1-1 in regulation time, then went into
extra time allowing for penalty shoot-out where we prevailed.
Coming into the final game we
were confident of victory because we had already met and
beaten Tivoli in the preliminary round. The opponents focused
on winning but we were hungrier for the cup. A convincing 2-0
victory in regulation time guaranteed lifting the trophy for
the very first time.
All in all it was a good season
due to the commitment of the players, coaches, parents and
well-wishers who supported us throughout the entire season. We
hope the same commitment will be given next year when we go to
defend the cup.
Congratulations to all
involved.
Robert Lee
MANAGER
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