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George's fly high

Advance to first DPL round final

BY EVERARD OWEN Observer writer

Thursday, November 05, 2009

LYNCH PARK, Portland - St George's Sports Club advanced to the Digicel Premier League's first end-of-round final after edging village United 1-0 courtesy of Ushane Dobson's 33rd-minute strike at Lynch Park yesterday.

In a game of numerous missed opportunities, St George's secured their historic appearance in Sunday's round finale against defending champions Tivoli Gardens, who had earlier qualified.

Ushane Dobson (left) is joined by St Georges teammate Damion Harwood as they celebrate a goal against Village United during their Digicel Premier League match at Lynch Park yesterday. St Georges won 1-0. (Photo: Everard Owen)

Dobson got by goalkeeper Elvis Hart from a Damion Harwood pass and slotted home midway the first period after Harwood had missed golden chances on at least three occasions, with the open goal beckoning.

The normally prolific striker missed a back-header from Omar Davis and a good pass from Danian Reid - who was returning from injury - and also failed to capitalise on a Nigel Reid pass.

Leon Irving then got by two opponents before passing to Dobson, but his long-range shot only saw goalkeeper Hart injuring himself after scrambling to effect the save after three attempts.

Harwood was instrumental in setting up the decisive goal when he passed to Dobson, who went by a defender and slotted home in the 33rd to the delight of the home supporters, even as the rainbow symbolically hovered above the venue.

Harwood should have sent the Portlanders into the break further ahead, but defender Andre More twice denied him by blocking his shot as the half ended with the Georgians on a high.

Village United goalkeeper Elvis Hart scrambling to effect a save.

The second half saw both teams instigating a few attacks, but St George's defender and captain Germaine Taylor and Village's More ensured that no more goals were scored.

According to Village's coach, Casman Williams, "It was a good game for St Georges. We were not at our best and it didn't work out for us today, but we look forward to the next round."

Winning coach Braxton Hyre said: "It was not an easy game for us and we were fortunate to score one. After getting so much opportunity we're happy for the win. We're looking forward to Sunday's game as we just had a bad game here today, despite the expectations."

Teams:

St George's - Randal Huie, Ushane Dobson, Dwayne Holmes, Omar Davis, Andre Thomas, Leon Irving, Nigel Reid (Ricardo Scott 78th), Jermaine Taylor, Damion Harwood (Romeo Parkes 63rd), Danian Reid, Ricardo Taylor

Subs not used: A Williams, R Orrett, K Clunis, D James, B Huie

Village - Evert Mullings, Troy Smith, Cordel Simpson, Orlando McBean, Teofore Bennett, Shavar Campbell, Ronique Francis, Rushane Henry (Maricio Gordon 60th), Andre More, Elvis Hart (Kemar Lewellyn 37th), Lavardo Whyte (Raymond Thompson 56th)

Subs nor used: J Lawrence, J Henry, K Williams, D Richards

Referee: Courtney Campbell

Assistants: Lloyd Reader, Lloyd Edwards

4th Official: Lewin Purser

Match Commissary: Raymond Grant

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