Irwin avenge loss to Cambridge
Granville United's Gregory Gordon controls the ball as Flanker United's Kevin Fuller rushes in from left in their St James FA/Sandals Resorts International Major League game played at Flanker in December. The teams played out a 2-2 draw in their return leg game played on Saturday. (Photo: Paul Reid)
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February 3, 2024

Irwin avenge loss to Cambridge

ST JAMES, Jamaica — Newcomers Irwin United scored their first win of the St James Football Association/Sandals Resorts International League on Saturday when they avenged a first round loss to Cambridge United with a 2-0 win at the UDC Field.

Irwin United had lost the first game 2-1 but got the better of Cambridge United to move off the foot of Zone B, ahead of Montego Bay Boys Club, both teams being on four points.

At Granville, Zone A leaders Flankers and Granville United played out a 2-2 draw after they had finished 0-0 in the first round.

Shaquiel James gave Irwin United the lead in the 28th minute and Detroy Reid scored his third of the season, in the 89th minute to secure their first victory.

Flanker United who lead with 12 points, came from behind twice to earn a draw with Granville United who are a point behind.

Ajani Clarke gave Granville United the lead in the 13th minute but Danique Clarke equalised in the 39th minute.

Kavell Rhodes restored Flanker’s lead in the 44th minute but Jermaine Irving’s 55th minute strike saw the teams share the points.

-Paul A Reid

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