SOME PLAYERS YET TO RESPOND TO GOLD CUP INVITATION.
June 30
As Jamaica prepares for the THE CONCACAF Gold Cup tournament which begins in two weeks, a few of the English-based players have not responded to invitations that was extended to them by the JFF. The players, Micah Hyde, Paul Hall and Kevin Lisbie are expected to play important roles in the upcoming tournament. According to reports published by the Jamaica Observer "Hyde, a midfielder with Division One side, Watford, and Hall, a leading striker with Division Two outfit, Rushden and Diamonds, have not responded to invitations issued by technical director, Carl Brown some two weeks ago. Also Charlton Athletic's striker, Lisbie, according to unofficial reports, got married recently, is being persuaded by club officials not to represent Jamaica at the Gold Cup tournament". Brown and staff are optimistic that the players will show up for the tournament scheduled for July 12 to 27 to be held at three venues, Miami and Boston in the USA, and Mexico City, Mexico. The foreign based players invited include: forwards Darren Byfield (Rotherham FC/ENG D1), Paul Hall (Rushden & Diamonds/ENG D3), Kevin Lisbie (Charlton Athletic/ENG); midfielders Micah Hyde (Watford FC/ENG D1), Keith Kelly (R A E C Mons/BEL), James Lawrence (Walsall/ENG D1), Richard Langley (Queens Park Rangers/ENG D2), Andrew Williams (Chicago Fire/USA); and defenders Michael Johnson (Birmingham City FC/ENG), Tyrone Marshall (Los Angeles Galaxy/USA), Craig Ziadie (NY/NJ MetroStars/USA). Brown is hoping that all the players will be available for preparation friendlies against Cuba on July 6 and Paraguay on July 9. More in the Forum

JAMAICA VICTORIOUS OVER NIGERIA
May 26
Jamaica's ReggaeBoyz recorded their first win over Nigeria with a 3-2 win at the National Stadium last night. Goals from Rushden & Diamonds striker, Onandi Lowe, Bolton Wanderers' Jermaine Johnson and Chicago Fire's midfielder, Andy Williams were too much for the Super Eagles who fought back with goals by Uche Ugochekwu and skipper, Nwankwo Kanu. Technical director, Carl Brown said he was happy with the result as Jamaica really needed the momentum going into the Gold Cup. Nigeria had the better of the early exchanges and came close to scoring on a few occasions. 25 minutes into the game, Onandi Lowe opened the scoring after receiving a pass from skipper, Theodore Whitmore, the turned his marker, moved around another and shot home from just inside the penalty area sending the Jamaican supporters wild. The Boyz struck again five minutes before the interval when Johnson picked up a ball from Andy Williams, faked his marker and then scored to give Jamaica a 2-0 half-time lead. In the 66 minute Nigeria hit back through Ugochekwu who outpaced both Claude Davis and McDonald and calmly put the ball past substitute goalkeeper, Aaron Lawrence. 11 minutes later Kanu showed his brilliance after he controlled the ball, surrounded by defenders, calmly turned 180 degrees and scored the equalizer. Jamaica took advantage of added time when in the 93rd minute Williams, picked up a pass from Frank Sinclair and blasted Jamaica to victory. Jamaica-- Donovan Ricketts (Lawrence 46th), Claude Davis, Marco McDonald, Gerald Neil (Frank Sinclair 76th), Michael Johnson, Micah Hyde, Jermaine Johnson (Omar Daley 71st), Ricardo Gardner, Theodore Whitmore (Damion Stewart 71st), Andrew Williams and Onandi Lowe. Nigeria -- Sunday Rotimi, Efetobe Sodje, Ifeanyi Ekwueme, Bob Usim, Ogbonna Kanu, Garuba lawal, Bina Ajuwa (Mobi Operaku 94th), Tony Alagbe, Nwankwo Kanu, Uche Ugochukwu (Henry Nwosu 66th) and Samson Goodwin (Nixon Dayoatoge 91st). More in the Forum

BOYZ LOSE TO BIRMINGHAM CITY
May 15,
Jamaica's Reggae Boyz lost 1-2 in their friendly international against Birmingham City at St Andrews last night. Approximately 10,000 spectators saw Bryan Hughes score twice on the Jamaican team with the Boyz lone goal coming from second-half substitute, Kevin Lisbie. According to reports, technical director Carl Brown said "We did play well, but at this level you have to put away the chances that you create. It is very difficult to create four, five chances in a game like this and score only one, we have to at least put away two or three of these chances," he added (The Jamaica Observer). The game was a testimonial for 10-year veteran goalkeeper, Ian Bennett. The teams were Jamaica:Aaron Lawrence, Claude Davis, (Oneil Dunn, 74th), Marco McDonald, Damion Stewart, Michael Johnson (Robert Scarlett, 46th), Omar Daley, Michael Hyde (Cornel Chin-Sue, 65th), Theodore Whitmore (Wolry Wolfe, 60th), Jermaine Johnson, Fabian Taylor, Darren Byfield (Kevin Lisbie, 46th). Birmingham: Ian Bennett, Damien Johnson (Liam Daish, 81st), Jamie Clapham (Mark Ward, 86th), Stephen Clemence, Darren Purse, Matthew Upson (Dave Bennett 64th), Bryan Hughes, Robbie Savage (Dele Adebola, 46th), Stern John (Kevin Francis (72nd), Darren carter (Peter Gilbert, 46th), Craig Fagan. More in the Forum

Sluggish South Africa held by Jamaica
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Unimpressive South Africa were held 0-0 by dogged Jamaica in a friendly international here on Wednesday. The match came 24 hours after South Africa officially launched their bid to host the 2010 World Cup, which has been reserved for Africa with Egypt, Libya, Morocco, Nigeria and Tunisia the other contenders. It was a friendly Bafana Bafana (The Boys) were expected to win despite lacking several first choice players, including injured Manchester United midfielder Quinton Fortune. But a near-capacity crowd at the 25,000-seat Athlone Stadium in the south west city saw the Reggae Boyz hold their own with Claude Davis an impressive defensive marshal. The visitors from Caribbean came closest to scoring in the opening half as Brian Baloyi produced a superb reflex save to push away a Jermaine Johnson drive that took a wicked deflection. No one illustrated the fighting spirit of the Boyz more than Johnson who, apart from being a persistent threat to the Bafana defence, often took the law into his hands. Zimbabwe referee Joseph Musasa ran out of patience after 58 minutes and cautioned Johnson from English Premiership strugglers Bolton Wanderers for grabbing midfielder Sibusiso Zuma around the neck. South Africa conceded possession far too cheaply and leading domestic scorer Lesley Manyathela once again disappointed on the international stage, wasting a good opportunity before half-time. As a Zuma free kick flew invitingly across the Jamaican penalty area, the unmarked South African was perfectly positioned to score at the far post, but poor control resulted in his stab at the ball flying over. Stanton Fredericks fired wide after an intricate Bafana move midway through the second half and, when the midfielder was on target soon after, his timid effort barely troubled goalkeeper Donovan Ricketts. In their next friendly linked to the World Cup bid, South Africa face 2002 World Cup quarter-finalists England on May 22 at Absa Park in the Indian Ocean city of Durban.

MEXICO DEFEATES JAMAICA FOR THIRD CONCACAF SPOT TO WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP
April 26
Mexico secured the third and final CONCACAF spot for the 2003 FIFA Under-17 World Championship by defeating Jamaica 5-0 at the Estadio Azul in Mexico City yesterday. The victory gives Mexico a 7:0 aggregate score in the home-and-home playoff series. The young ReggaeBoyz from Jamaica had to battle with Mexico for the final CONCACAF berth after both teams finished second in their respective four-team qualifying groups last month. Mexico joins Costa Rica and USA as the representatives from CONCACAF in the U-17 tournament to be held August 13-30 this year in Finland. Jamaica: Duwayne Kerr, Andrew Frazer, Kenile Moodie, Ricardo Cousins, Donovan Miller, (Kemar Smith, 62nd) Richard Kentish, Steven Morrissey, Kemar Munroe, Marlon Benbow, Anthony Christie (Brian Bayliss, half-time), Philip Hall. More in the Forum

MEXICO U-17 WINS BY 2-0 AGAINST JAMAICA.
April 14
The Mexican U-17 team secured an important 2-0 win over Jamaica in the first leg of their playoff series to determine the winner of the final CONCACAF spot to this summer's FIFA Under-17 World Championship. The winner will join USA and Costa Rica, who had previously qualified, as the three CONCACAF representatives on the world stage. The goals were scored in the 76th minute by midfielder Emilio Lopez and in the 87th minute by striker Pedro Osorio . The second leg will be played on the 26th of April in Mexico City. JAMAICA: Duwayne Kerr - Andrew Fraser, Keniel Moodie (79: Ricardo Ximines), Ricardo Cousins, Donovan Miller, Richard Kentish, Steven Morrissey, Kemar Munroe, Marlow Benbow, Philip Hall (66: Christopher Williams), Bryan Bayliss (63: Anthony Christie). Booked: Kentish 61'; Fraser 85'. More in the Forum

NATIONAL PREMIER LEAGUE RESULTS
April 07
A goal in the 84th minute by national striker, Roen Nelson, gave Hazard a 1-0 win over bottom-of-the-table Bull Bay in their Wray & Nephew National Premier League game at Harbour View yesterday. The win qualifies them for a place in the NPL semifinal round.

A 79th-minute strike from national player, Fabian Dawkins, gave Village United a 1-0 victory over Constant Spring. The result puts Village of Trelawny in joint third place alongside defending champions, Arnett Gardens.

Arnett Gardens secured a 3-1 win over Wadadah in a lacklustre game at the Tony Spaulding Sport Complex yesterday. Gerald Neil gave Arnett the lead in the 53rd minute, but Raphael Palmer scored for Wadadah in the 65th minute. Two goals in the last five minutes from Kevin Wilson and Walter Boyd secured victory for the defending champions.

Rivoli's midfielder, Garfield Reid scored 10 minutes from time to give Rivoli a 2-2 draw with Harbour View, in their NPL game at Prison Oval yesterday. Rivoli scored first with a Miguel Perrin strike in the 39th minute. Harbour View equalized in the 50th minute from Dino Williams and took the lead a minute later when Daniel Shaw made it 2-1. Reid pulled Rivoli level for the draw in the 80th minute. More in the Forum

JAMAICA ADVANCES TO CONCACAF GOLD CUP
March 30
Jamaica's Reggae Boyz secured a spot in the CONCACAF Gold Cup finals by defeating Haiti 3-0 tonight at the National Stadium. Goals were scored by Jermaine Johnson, Omar Daley along with a defenders goal from Haiti. Jamaica leads the four-nation Zone A with seven points and advances to the July 12-27 Gold Cup finals. In the first game of the double header Martinique came from behind to defeated St Lucia 5-4. Martinique and Trinidad and Tobago advanced to a three-team playoff with Honduras for the final two spots in the regional championship. Jamaica -- Donovan Ricketts, Claude Davis (Linval Dixon 51st), Ian Goodison, Gerald Neil, Craig Zaidie, Omar Daley, Cornel Chin-Sue, Jermaine Johnson (Jonathan Williams 81st), Theodore Whitmore (Shavar Thomas 62nd), Andy Williams and Roen Nelson. More in the Forum

JAMAICA LEADS GROUP A
March 29
A late rally by Jamaica on Friday kept them on course for a spot in the finals of the 2003 CONCACAF Gold Cup. A late goal by Claude Davi in second-half stoppage time capped a wild come back as Jamaica scored twice in the final six minutes to earn a 2-2 draw with Martinique, keeping them on top of Group A. Earlier, Saint Lucia rebounded from an opening-night 5:0 loss to Jamaica to stun a 10-man Haiti 2-1 on a David Flavius goal before the final whistle. Jamaica has four points, but Haiti and Saint Lucia are now on three, with Martinique on one, heading into Sunday's final matches. Saint Lucia and Martinique will play first, followed by Jamaica and Haiti. More in the Forum

JAMAICA STOPS ST LUCIA IN GOLD CUP QUALIFER
March 27
JAMAICA'S Reggae Boyz dominated St Lucia, 5-0, in a CONCACAF Gold Cup qualifying game at the National Stadium in Jamaica last night. Goals were scored by midfielder, Andy Williams in the 10th minute, Fabian Taylor in the 11th, Cornel Chinsue in the 38th, Claude Davis in the 56th minute and Omar Daley in the 62nd minute. The Boyz totally dominated the game and never faced any serious threats from their opponents. The Reggae Boyz will next play Martinique in the feature match of another double header at the same venue tomorrow, starting at 7:00pm. Haiti will also tackle St Lucia in the curtain-raiser at 5:00. The Jamaican team was Donovan Ricketts, Claude Davis, Gerald Neil, Tyrone Marshall (Craig Ziadie, 20th), Shavar Thomas, Andew Williams, Omar daley (Jermaine Johnson, 6th), Cornel Chinsue, Theodore Whitmore, Kevin Lisbie, Fabian Taylor (Deon Burton, 76th). More in the Forum

JAMAICA DEFEATS BARBADOS IN FRIENDLY
March 23
Jamaica's local based ReggaeBoyz put on a credible performance to defeat Barbados 2-1 at the National Stadium in an international friendly, as they prepare for a four-nation Gold Cup qualifier later this week.
Game Summary: National Stadium in excellent condition. Jamaica Starting XI: GK .Ricketts Defense: L.Dixon G.Neil C.Davis S.Thomas D.Stewart Midfield: T.Whitmore J.Hue C.Chin-sue Forward:F.Taylor A.Williams Kick off:Jamaica starts cautiously. 3rd minute: -Fabian Taylor hits a screamer against the post He connected on a headed cross from Andy Williams. Jermaine Hue seems to be the chief playmaker that the players are looking for since all the Bajan players knows Whitmore. 9 minutes -Whitmore is playing very deep. 10 minutes-Andy Williams swings in corner. 11 minutes-Chin-sue fires over the top of the goal. 15 minutes-Cornel Chin-sue seems very composed on the ball. 17 minutes-Whitmore's soft shot saved by the keeper. Goal to Jamaica. Taylor scores for Jamaica in the 19min.Jamaica 1 Barbados 0. 22 minutes-14 passes by Jamaica,Whitmore dragged his shot wide of goal. Barbados pressures for the first time.Wins first corner. Goodrich takes a good corner .No treat to Ricketts. 29 minutes-Donavon Ricketts is down.Treatment team on the field. Brown calls all mid fielders and forwards and issues instructions. Barbados running hard but Jamaica's defenders are holding.Claude Davis is struggling when the ball ends up on his left side.Jamaica does not have a out and out left sided defender like Scarlett or Bibi.33 minute-Andy Williams fires a weak shot at goal.Commentators gives the last 3 minute edge to Barbados.Good shot by Fabian Taylor. Good save by Bajan keeper. Bajan counter attacks. 41 minutes -Curving free-kick by Bajans across Jamaica's goal. 42 minutes-Another free kick by Gregory Goodrich.Saved by Ricketts.Ricketts looking unsure. 44 minutes gone.Barbados pressuring Jamaica. -Chin-sue with soft shot. -Jamaica gets free kick.Williams chips it Barbados allows it to roll outside. 45 Minutes-End of First Half. Second Half- Barbados equaliser in the 59th minute. Bajans scored on free kick from close to 25 meters out. Score Jamaica 1-Barbados 1. Jonathan Williams on for Hue. Roen Nelson for Fabian Taylor. 78 minutes-Omar Daley scores!!! Jamaica 2 Barbados 1. Final Score : Jamaica 2, Barbados 1
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2003 CONCACAF Champions Cup
March 22
Necaxa Football club from Mexican team, became the first team to qualify for the quarterfinals of the CONCACAF regional champions tournament after defeating Arnett Gardens of Jamaica 1-0 at Mexico City's Olympic stadium on Wednesday. Avelino Batista scored the game's lone goal for Necaxa in the 67th minute of the game. The CONCACAF Champions Cup includes top club teams from North America, Central America and the Caribbean. Mexico and the United States qualified four teams each through league and cup play. The Central American and Caribbean clubs qualified through regional tournaments. More in the Forum

HARBOUR VIEW DEFEATS ARNETT
March 17
Harbour View defeated Arnett Gardens 3-1 at the Tony Spaulding Sport Complex yesterday, and will now will meet Hazard United in the final of the Jamaica National Building Society Federation Cup Knock Out competition.Two goals from Fabian Taylor in the 58th and 69th minutes and one from Daniel Shaw gave habour their first win over Arnett in five attempts this season. Walter Boyd scored for Arnett Gardens with a freekick in the 26th minute. Arnett's coach, Jerome Waite said the recent shooting of their manager, George Phang, has affected the team and he also gave Harbour View credit on a fine performance.

HAZARD UNITED STOPS RIVOLI
March 17
Premier League front runners, Hazard United stopped Rivoli United 1-0 at the Tony Spaulding Sports Complex to advanced to the Jamaica National Building Society Federation Cup Knock Out competition knockout final. Reon Nelson's header in the 72nd minute gave Hazard a spot in the final where they will meet Harbour View.

REGGAE BOYZ UPCOMING GAMES
March 3
Jamaica's Reggae Boyz are looking at a busy schedule over the next three months as they have so far confirend seven international friendlies along with three CONCACAF Gold Cup qualifiers.

Tuesday, March 11: Cuba vs. Reggae Boyz in Havana, Cuba. Thursday, March 13: Cuba vs. Reggae Boyz National Stadium in Jamaica. Sunday, March 23: Reggae Boyz vs. Barbados at 6:00 pm.

Gold Cup Qualifying: Jamaica, along with Haiti, Martinique and St Lucia at the National Stadium in Jamaica. Wednesday, March 26: Martinique vs. Haiti at 5:00pm. Reggae Boyz vs. St Lucia 7:00pm. Friday, March 28: Haiti vs. St Lucia at 5:00pm Reggae Boyz vs. Martinique at 7:00pm. Sunday, March 30: Martinique vs. St Lucia at 4:00pm Reggae Boyz vs. Haiti at 6:00pm.

Wednesday, April 30, South Africa vs. Jamaica in Cape Town. Wednesday, May 14, Birmingham City (EPL) vs. Jamaica. Saturday, May 17, Jamaica vs. Haiti in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. May 24 or May 25; Jamaica vs. Nigeria

UNDER-17 COMPLETE TOUR OF BAHAMAS
Feb 17
Jamaica's National Under-17 footballers completed a two-match tour of the Bahamas with both games ending in ties against a select Bahamian team. In the first of the two-games, the young boyz played to a 0-0 draw on Friday. In yesterday's game, Jamaica's National Under-17 footballers completed their two-match tour with a 2-2 result against another select Bahamian team. Jamaica should have won had it not been for a last minute penalty awarded to the Bahamas. Jamaica's goals were scored by Rocky Baronette and Donovan Miller. The young Reggae Boyz are preparing for the final qualifying phase of the FIFA Under-17 Championship, to be staged in Guatemala next month. Jamaica's first game will be against the USA on March 5 in Guatemala City. More in the Forum

JAMAICA FALLS 2-1 TO THE USA
Feb 13
The United States registered a 2-1 win over Jamaica's Reggae Boyz in front of a capacity crowd last night at the National Stadium. Supporters were disappointed at the lazy and sloppy play displayed by The Reggae Boyz, as they were outplayed and outfoxed by a young and inexperienced US team. The USA went ahead in the 11 minute with a header by defender, Carlos Bocanegra, from a Nicholas Garcia left-sided corner. Barely two minutes later striker, Christopher Klein, buried Jamaica further when he received a beautiful pass from midfield that beat the entire defense, and powered a right-footer past goalkeeper, Aaron Lawrence, to go 2-0 by half time. In the 51st minute Jamaica was awarded a controversial 35-yard freekick which Onandi Lowe blasted home. Technical director Carl Brown, could not seem to put the right combination of players needed to penetrate the efficient USA team, and left many supporters wondering if he is the man for the job. More in the Forum

8 UK-BASED PLAYERS IN SQUAD FOR USA GAME
Feb 9
Eight UK-based players are among the 22 called for Wednesday's friendly international against the United States at the newly resurfaced National Stadium. Included are midfielders, Micah Hyde of Watford; Ricardo Gardner and Jermaine Johnson of Bolton Wanderers and Damien Francis of Wimbledon, along with strikers, Kevin Lisbie of Charlton; Onandi Lowe of Rushden & Diamonds; Deon Burton of Portsmouth and Trevor Benjamin of Leicester City. All the UK-based players, with the exception Lowe, who is already in the island, are expected to join the rest of the squad on Sunday. The Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) also noted that the squad will be reduced to 18 players after the final training session on Tuesday. Team USA, who will arrive in Jamaica on Monday, were beaten 1-0 by two-time World Cup champions, Argentina yesterday. The Reggae Boyz team will be selected from: Goalkeepers - Aaron Lawrence and Donovan Ricketts; Defenders - Tyrone Marshall, Linval Dixon, Ian Goodison, Claude Davis, Robert Scarlett, Craig Ziadie, Shane Crawford and Fabian Dawkins; Midfielders - Hyde, Gardner, Johnson, Andrew Williams, Theodore Whitmore, Omar Daley and Francis; Strikers - Lisbie, Lowe, Burton, Benjamin and Fabian Taylor. More in the Forum

JAMAICA vs USA GAME COVERAGE
Live coverage of this game on IRIE FM starting at 7:00 PM. The game will also be shown on Telemundo TV at the following times. Wed Feb 12 08:30PM Pacific Wed Feb 12 09:30PM Mountain Wed Feb 12 10:30PM Central Wed Feb 12 11:30PM Eastern Length: 2 hr SDD

YOUNG REGGAEBOYZ TO GET FULL TIME TUTOR
Feb 6
Jamaica's Under-17 footballers will be assigned a full-time tutor to assist them with their studies while they are in camp and traveling overseas on assignments. Retired school teacher, The former principal at Excelsior High School, Mark Loague, has been contracted by the Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) to help the young Reggae Boyz with their studies and will be responsible for coordinating a study program for the Boyz outside of the classroom. Loague will travel with the team to the Bahamas from February 13-17 where they will play three friendly matches. The Under-17 Boyz will also host their Canadian peers for three friendlies on February 20, 22 and 24. The team is in preparation for the CONCACAF Youth World Cup qualifiers in Guatemala from March 3-9. More in the Forum

REGGAEBOYZ TO PLAY SOUTH AFRICA
Feb 6
The JFF has announced that Jamaica's Reggae Boyz will play South Africa in a friendly international on Wednesday, April 30, in South Africa. The South African team, also known as Bafana Bafana (The Boys), previously played to a 1-1 draw with Jamaica in May of 1999, at the National Stadium. The South African team earned a second round placing in the 2002 World Cup. More in the Forum

NINE ENGLISH BASED PLAYERS INVITED FOR U.S. GAME
Jan 31
The Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) have extended invitations to nine English based players for it's exhibition game against the United States on Feb. 12 at the national stadium in Jamaica. Among the players invited are Damien Francis, a midfielder for Wimbledon in the English first division, Deon Burton (Portsmouth), Onandi Lowe (Rushden and Diamonds), Trevor Benjamin (Leicester City), Jermaine Johnson (Bolton) and Kevin Lisbie (Charlton Athletic), Micah Hyde (Watford), Ricardo Gardener (Bolton) and Jamie Lawrence (Bradford City). To date, Damien Francis, Micah Hyde and Deon Burton have confirmed their participation. Technical Director Carl Brown indicated that he has received verbal consent from Bolton Wanderers for Ricardo Gardner and Jermaine Johnson. Also invited are the U.S. based trio of Andy Williams, Tyrone Marshall and Craig Ziadie of the United States Major League Soccer (MLS).Jamaica, which lost to Barbados earlier this month, has never beaten the United States. More in the Forum

SCHOOLGIRL FOOTBALL GETS ADDITIONAL SPONSORSHIP
Jan 24
The 2003 ISSA/Captain's Bakery schoolgirls' football competition kicks off on Thursday, January 30. The tournament, for high school girls, will get an increase in sponsorship of $500,000, up from $250,000 to $750,000. CEO of Captain's Bakery, Horace Burrell, said his company was proud to be associated with women's football.

JAMAICA U-17s TO HOST CANADA
Jan 24
The Jamaica Under-17 football team will host their Canadian counterparts in three friendly internationals in Kingston next month. The president of the Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) president, Captain Horace made the announcement yesterday at the JFF headquarters. The Canadians are expected to arrive here on Saturday, February 15, for a 10-day tour. Games are scheduled for February 20, 22 and 24 at venues to be announced. More in the Forum

U-17 PLAYERS CALLED
Jan 24
A total of twenty-nine U-17 players have been invited by the Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) to begin a five-day training camp. The invited players are: Duwayne Kerr, Richard Kentish, Andrew Fraser, Marlon Benbow, Anthony Christie, Ricardo Ximinies, Andrew Morris, Christopher Williams, Keneil Moodie, Marvin Mundy, Davean Woodhouse, Kevon Elliott, Nicholas Lynch, Steven Morrissey, Kemar Munroe, Leroux Lothian, Ricardo Cousins, Sean Giveans, Erron Brown, Donovan Miller, Cabreeni Lee, Marvin Fagan, Tedroy Watson, Bryan Bayliss, Phillip Hall and Andrew Clifton -- USA, Marcus Commrie and Joshua Commrie -- Canada, and Tristan Cunningham. More in the Forum

BARBADOS STOP JAMAICA 1-0
Jan. 13
Barbados defeated the Reggae Boyz, 1-0 at the National Stadium in Barbados last night. Scoring for the winners in the 61st minute was Rivere Williams to give Barbados bragging rights over the Carl Brown led Jamaican team. It was an unattractive game with good goal tending by veteran Barbados goalkeeper, Horace Stoute, and missed opportunities by the Jamaican team of mainly local NPL players. Hazard striker, Roen Nelson, and substitute, Jonathan Williams, were presented with numerous opportunities but failed to hit the back of the net. Coach Carl Brown blamed his team's defeat on their slow start. Jamaica's team: - Donovan Ricketts, Linval Dixon (Damion Stewart-65th), Claude Davis, Tyrone Marshall (Oneil Dunn-86th), Robert Scarlett, Craig Ziadie, Andrew Williams (Kasai Hinds-75th), Milton Griffiths (Lacon Brissett-67th), Shane Crawford (Kirk Hendricks-46th), Jermaine Anderson (Johnathon Williams-46th), Roen Nelson.

Wray and Nephew National Premier League Results
Jan 12
Former champions, Waterhouse, had a 1-0 upset win over Hazard United at Ferdie Neita Sport Complex yesterday. Demar Phillip gave Waterhouse maximum points with a goal in the 31st minute. In other games, an 82nd-minute goal from Nicholas McCreath, gave Harbour View a 3-2 win over Bull Bay, at Harbour View yesterday. Bull Bay took the lead with a Daviean Laing goal in the 24 minute, but Fabian Taylor equalized for H/View 10 minutes later. Sean Frazer put Harbour View ahead in the 49th with Bull Bay pulling level in the first minute of the second-half. Eight minutes from time, harbour View sealed the game with McCreath's strike giving the home team three valuable points. Village United overpowered Wadadah 6-1 at Elletson Wakeland Centre yesterday. A hat-trick from Teofore Bennett (35th,55th,and 69th minutes), two goals from by Fabian Dawkins (6th and 19th), and a sensational header by Devron Clarke gave Village maximum points. Wadadah's only goal came from Raphael Palmer in the 13th minute. SEBA UNITED edged Rivoli 1-0 at Jarrett Park. Denton Vidal netted in the 75th minute

JAMAICA vs USA TIME CHANGE
Jan 7
The friendly international between Jamaica and the United States scheduled for February 12, will start at a new time. Start time has been changed from 2.30 p.m to 7 p.m.. The change in kick off time is intended to attract more people to the game. The president of the Jamaica Football Federation, Captain Horace Burrel, said yesterday the Jamaica will field its strongest eleven with a mix of overseas-based players and home-based players. The USA-Jamaica match will serve as the opening game for the newly renovated National Stadium.

PLAYERS CALLED FOR BARBADOS GAME
Jan 7
Craig Ziadie, Tyrone Marshall and Andy Williams are the only overseas-based players invited to prepare for Sunday's friendly international against Barbados in Bridgetown. The friendly will help Jamaica's preparation for the Gold Cup qualifiers in March and is not a FIFA-sanctioned game. Technical director, Carl Brown, said that midfielder, Winston Griffiths was invited twice but failed to turn up for training camp. Other players not included due to injuries are striker Fabian Taylor, midfielders Kwame Richardson, Richard Henry and goalkeeper Shawn Sawyers. A new inclusion is the 20-year-old Wadadah midfielder, Lacon Brissett who impressed Brown. The full squad is: Aaron Lawrence, Donovan Ricketts (goalkeepers); Linval Dixon, Claude Davis, Damion Stewart, Tyrone Marshall, Kirk Hendricks, Robert Scarlett, Oneil Dunn, Irvino English, Craig Ziadie, Kasai Hinds, Wolry Wolfe (defenders); Shane Crawford, Omar Daley, Milton Griffiths, Andy Williams, Johnathan Williams, Jermaine Anderson, Lacon Brissett (midfielders); Roen Nelson, Kevin Deerr (strikers).

Wray and Nephew National Premier League Results
Jan 6
Hazard United and Arnett Gardens played to a 0-0 tie in an exciting game in the National Premier League feature at the Tony Spaulding Sport Complex yesterday. Tivoli Gardens stopped Harbour View 1-0 in their Wray & Nephew National Premier League encounter at the Harbour View mini stadium yesterday. The goal was scored by Nashuan Allen. A missed penalty from Constant Spring gave Wadadah a 1-0 victory in their Premier League game at Constant Spring football field yesterday. Lacon Brissett scored for Wadadah. Goals from Teofore Bennett (2) Shane Crawford (1) powered Village United to a 3-1 win over Rivoli United in their NPL match against Village United at Spanish Town's Prison Oval yesterday. Ray Graham scored for Rivoli. Waterhouse had a come-from-behind 2-1 win over Reno at Emmet Park yesterday.

23 PLAYERS CALLED FOR BARBADOS FRIENDLY
Dec 29
The JFF have called Reno's midfielder, Denzil Mitchell, and Arnett Gardens' Kwame Richardson to the training squad in preparation for the January 12 friendly international against Barbados in Bridgetown. The 23-man squad will report to the players' residence at 102 Shortwood Road by 10:00 am tomorrow for the camp. The upcoming game is part of Jamaica's preparation for the Gold Cup qualifiers in March. The full squad is : Aaron Lawrence, Donovan Ricketts, Shawn Sawyers (goalkeepers); Ian Goodison, Linval Dixon, Claude Davis, Irvino English, Robert Scarlett, Kirk Hendricks, Oneil Dunn, Kasai Hinds, (defenders); Winston Griffiths, Jonathan Williams, Jermaine Anderson, Shane Crawford, Milton Griffiths, Richard Henry, Denzil Mitchell, Kwame Richardson (midfielders); Kevin Deerr, Roen Nelson, Fabian Taylor, Thomas Grant (forwards). More in the Forum

LISBIE AND GARDNER SCORES
Dec 29
Jamaican international, Kevin Lisbie, struck early to give Charlton a 1-0 win over West Brom at The Valley in English Premiership football yesterday. Ricardo Gardner scored a free kick from about 25 yards out in Bolton's 4-3 win over Newcastle. He hit it perfectly left-footed into the far right top corner.

UNDER 23 SQUAD FOR BERMUDA FRIENDLIES
DEC. 24
Overseas-based players Khari Stephenson, Kevon Harris and Edward Parkes were included in an 18-man Under-23 squad to play three friendly games in Bermuda. Also called to the squad are Carnet Gardens defender Shane Steven's and Tirol Gardens striker Christopher Nicholas. The squad will face Bermuda's national club champions on Thursday and the Bermuda under-23 team on Saturday and Monday. The delegation will be led by Anthony Pewit and head coach Peter Argil who replaces under-20 coach Wended Downswell. The full list of players traveling to Bermuda are Richard McCallum, Allien Whittaker, Tyrone Sawyers, Wayne Ellis, Christopher Harvey, Shane Stevens, Wolry Wolfe, Omar Daley, Khari Stephenson, Kevon Harris, Damion Williams, Weston Forrest, Fabian Dawkins, Roland Dean, Christopher Nicholas, Leon Strickland, Edward Parkes and Marlon Bennett. More in the Forum

Wray and Nephew National Premier League Results
Dec 22
Harbour View FC scored a 3-1 win over Rivoli United in their Wray & Nephew National Premier League match at Harbour View yesterday. Goals were scored by Fabian Taylor (2) and a Rivoli's own goal. In other games, Tivoli Gardens defeated Waterhouse 1-0 in their National Premier League game at Emmet Park. Tivoli's goal was scored by a Christopher Nicholas. Village United stopped defending champions Arnett Gardens 1-0 at Elletson Wakeland Centre yesterday in their Wray & Nephew Premier League encounter. Village's goal was a 30-yard freekick by Ian McAnuff in the 73rd minute. Reno FC defeated Bull Bay, 3-0, at Frome. Steve Morrison, Denzil Mitchell, and Niron Davis scored for the winners. At Jarrett Park, Wadadah and Seba drew 0-0. More in the Forum

REFEREE PRENDERGAST HONORED
Dec 22
Jamaican referee, Peter Prendergast, was honored by the Jamaica Football Referees Association (JFRA) at their annual Christmas party for his outstanding performance at the last World Cup, co-hosted by Korea and Japan. Guest speaker for the event was minister of sports and community development, Portia Simpson Miller. Prendergast created history by being the first Jamaican referee to be selected by FIFA for international duties. Female FIFA referee, Paulette Riley, was also recognised for officiating at the Women's World Cup. More in the Forum

Wray and Nephew National Premier League Results
Dec 16
HAZARD UNITED registered a 3-0 win over Rivoli United at the Ferdie Neita Sports Complex. Roen Nelson scored twice and Andrew Morrison added the other. In other games, defending champions Arnett Gardens and Wadadah played to a 0-0 draw at the Tony Spaulding Sports Complex. Constant Spring registered a 4-0 beating of Bull Bay at the Harbour View Mini-Stadium. Scoring were Oneil McDonald with two goals while Fabian Watkins and Kibaki Holloway had one each. Former champions Seba United and Reno played to a 3-3 draw at Jarrett Park last night in their Premier League second round game. Tivoli Gardens played to a 0-0 draw against Village United at Elletson Wakeland, Village United are yet to win a game in the second round. More in the Forum

CARL BROWN OFFICIALLY APPOINTED AS TD
Dec 13
The president of the Jamaica Football Federation (JFF), Captain Horace Burrell announced at a press conference yesterday that Carl Brown has been appointed technical director of Jamaica's football, effective January 1, 2003. Brown, who will be responsible for guiding the Reggae Boyz into the 2006 World Cup in Germany, led Jamaica to victory in the Shell Cup in 1991 and 1998, and placed third in the 1993 Gold Cup. Brown also led Boys' Town to nine Major League and three Premier League locally. Since returning as TD designate earlier this year, he has a 10-match unbeaten streak, playing 14 matches, losing four, achieving seven wins and three draws. The results include a 0-0 with Nigeria, 1-1 against Japan and 3-0 against India. His four-year contract ends in 2006.

HARBOUR VIEW REGISTERS WIN IN CHAMPIONS CUP
Dec 13
Jamaica's Harbour View FC defeated Martinique's Union Sportive Du Robert, 4-1 in their Zone B game in the Champions Cup qualifying series. Harbour View came from behind with goals from Jermaine Hue, Fabian Taylor, Daniel Shaw, and Donald Stewart to seal the victory. Harbour View will meet Caribbean champions, W/Connections of Trinidad and Tobago, tonight. The group winner will advance along with Group 'A' winners, Arnett Garden, to the CONCACAF Champions Cup final 16 to be held in Central America early 2003.

Wray and Nephew National Premier League Results
Dec 13
Hazard scored a controversial 2-0 over Reno the at Frome Sports Complex. Both goals were scored by Roen Nelson.
In another game Seba upset Village United 1-0 at the Elletson Wakeland Sports Ground yesterday. Denton Vidal scored the winning goal.

Caribbean Football Results:
ARNETT ADVANCE TO NEXT ROUND OF CFU
Dec. 9
Jamaica's Arnett Gardens and Violette Athletic club of Haiti played to a 0-0 draw in their crucial Caribbean Football Union (CFU) Club Champions game at the Tony Spaulding Sports Complex last night. Arnett Gardens now sits on top of Zone A with four points and advantage of goal difference over Violette Athletic who ended with the same points, while VSADC of St Lucia ended pointless. Arnett is the first local club to advance to the second phase of the CONCACAF Club Championship. More in the Forum

Wray and Nephew National Premier League Results
Dec. 6
HARBOUR VIEW Football Club scored a 2-1 win over Waterhouse at Emmett Park. Scoring for the winners were Jomo Gordon in the 29th minute and Clifton Waugh from a penalty in the 50th. For Waterhouse, skipper Irvino English scored from a freekick in the 40th.

Hazard recorded the most impressive win of the day, destroying Bull Bay 5-1 at the Harbour View sports complex. Two goals each from, Roen Nelson (42nd and 87th), and Tyrone Sawyers (11th and 68th), and one from Loxley Thomas (66th), gave Hazard their convincing victory. Christopher Wright scored for Bull Bay.

Constant Spring and Tivoli Gardens played to a 1-1 draw at Constant Spring yesterday. Tivoli's Roland Dean put his team ahead in the 60th minute. while Spring's Oneil McDonald equalized in the 73rd minute.

Caribbean Football Results:
ARNETT WIN BIG IN CFU ZONE "A"
Dec. 5
Arnett Gardens outclassed a weak VSADC of St Lucia 5-0 in their Caribbean Football Union (CFU) Club Championship Zone A game at the Tony Spaulding Sports Complex yesterday. Arnett's victory was led by a two goals from Denton Shedden (13th and 48th minutes), while Cornel Chin-Sue (33rd), Jonathan Williams (72nd) and Kevin Wilson (81st) scored the others. More in the Forum

RICARDO FULLER OUT FOR REMAINDER OF SEASON
Dec. 5
Reggae Boyz striker Ricardo Fuller, picked up an injury to his knee ruling him out of the rest of the English football season and the CONCACAF Gold Cup qualifiers. Fuller, who plays for English Division One Preston North End, suffered the season ending injury six minutes before the end of Saturday's 2-1 victory over Coventry. An operation on Wednesday revealed that he will need further surgery to reconstruct the cruciate knee ligament. Full was having an outstanding season, and was PNE's most valuable ad exciting players this season. More in the Forum

Wray and Nephew National Premier League Results
Dec.2
Village United and Waterhouse played to a 0-0 tie in their Wray & Nephew National Premier League football match at Emmet Park yesterday.

Hazard defeated Harbour View 3-0 in their Wray and Nephew National Premier League (NPL) clash at Ferdie Neita Park yesterday. Roen Nelson scored twice and set one up for Grenadian, Anthony Modeste, in the 84th.

Arnett Gardens, had to come from behind to grab a 1-1 draw against Reno at the Tony Spauldings Sports Complex yesterday. Shane Edwards, gave Reno the lead with a header in the 69th minute and Jermaine Benjamin, levelled nine minutes later.

Bull Bay and Rivoli United played to a 1-1 draw at the Harbour View mini-stadium yesterday. Bull Bay scored in the 81st minute through skipper, Milton Griffiths, but substitute, Omar Cummings, rescued Rivoli in the 90th. More in the Forum

2002 Schoolboy football competitions
Dec. 1
MANNING CUP
Norman Manley High School scored an exciting 4-3 penalty shoot-out win over Wolmer's Boys in the final of the Pepsi/Sports Plus Manning Cup football competition at the Harbour View mini-stadium yesterday. Norman Manley were capturing their second Manning Cup title in three years and dedicated the victory to slain goalkeeper, Oshane Dempster. More in the Forum

CAC GAMES: HONDURAS DEFEATS JAMAICA 3-0
Nov 28
Honduras defeated Jamaica 3-0 and earned a place in the quarterfinals of the XIX Central American and Caribbean Games, while Haiti shocked Guatemala 3-2 to create a tie atop Group I in the fourth day of the football competition at Estadio Flor Blanca in San Salvador Wednesday. Honduras took to the attack early, their efforts rewarded just ten minutes in to the match as Vinel Chamorro out-jumped three Jamaica defenders to put drive a header past Ôkeeper Allien Whittaker. Despite more chances in the half, Honduras came up empty, holding the slimmest of margins at the interval. Continuing to attack in the second half, the Hondurans put the match away in the early stages of the half. In the 48th minute, they doubled their lead through Ronald Maradiaga, who broke free on the right before putting his effort past Whittaker. Maradiaga added a second marker just after the hour to ensure Honduras of a berth in the quarterfinals. Jamaica, meanwhile, will need a heavy victory in the final match against Mexico Thursday to advance to the knockout round.

In the eveningÕs second match, Haiti twice overcame a one-goal deficit to defeat the chapines, who were riding the emotion of a 1:0 victory Sunday against Colombia. The Haitian win means the two Group I quarterfinalists will not be known until Haiti and Colombia square off in their final group match on Thursday. (CONCACAF Website, http://www.concacaf.com/news/article.page/1107). More in the Forum

JAMAICA TO PLAY USA AT THE OFFICE
Nov. 26
Jamaica's Reggae Boyz will play CONCACAF rivals, the United States, in an international friendly on February 12 at Jamaica's National Stadium (the Office). President of the Jamaica Football Federation, Captain Horace Burrell, has confirmed the game, which is to be televised live in the United States. Burrell said he expected all the top Reggae Boyz out of England, France and the United States to be available for the match. The United States is also expected to field a strong team, including leading goalkeepers Brad Friedel and Casey Keller. The Reggae Boyz recent international matches include a 1-1 draw with Japan and a 0-0 draw against Nigeria in Lagos. More in the Forum

JAMAICA U-17 DEFEATS DOMINICAN REPUBLIC 4-0
Nov. 25
Jamaica defeated the Dominican Republic 4-0 in the first leg of their under-17 Caribbean Football Union (CFU) qualifying at the Spanish Town Prison Oval yesterday. Goals came from Steve Morrissey in the opening minute, midfielder Anthony Christie in the 69th-minute and Bryan Bayliss, in the 78th and 80th minutes. The return leg will be played in Santo Domingo on December 8. The top three teams from the CONCACAF qualifiers in March next year will advance to the FIFA Under-17 World Cup in Finland. Team Jamaica: Duwayne Kerr, Richard Kentish, Marlon Benbow, Kevin Dixon (Calvin Walker - 46th), Collin Williams, Anthony Christie, Kemar Munroe (Dameon Woodhouse - 66th), Seon Giveans, Christopher Williams, Steve Morrissey (Bryan Bayliss - 75th), Donovan Miller, Anthony Christie and Donovan Miller.

Wray and Nephew National Premier League Results
Nov. 25
Seba United and Harbour View FC played to a 1-1 draw yesterday. Denton Vidal opened the scoring for Seba and Nicholas McCreath scored for Harbour View. In other results yesterday, Irvino English scored as Waterhouse beat Wadadah 1-0 at Jarrett Park. Reno and Village United played to a 1-1 tie at Frome. Arnett gardens defeated Rivoli United 3-1. Arnett goals came from Kwame Richardson, Fabian Davis (penalty) and Kevin Wilson, while skipper Shawn Simpson, got the consolation goal Rivoli. The Constant Spring-Tivoli game at Constant Spring was washed out by heavy rains.

MATCH FEE WAS $70,000
Nov. 25
The Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) and the Nigeria Football Association (NFA) have put out a release to correct media reports that Jamaica received US$200,000 as match fee for their friendly international against Nigeria in Lagos. The JFF is now reported to have received US$70,000 as match fee for the game. Additionally, the Jamaica team received accommodation, air fares from London to Nigeria and back, hotel intransit to here and back to Jamaica. The JFF paid for the air fares between Jamaica and London. Match organizers said the incorrect report was first published by Nigerian journalists without confirming the figures The JFF also disclosed that each player would receive match fees of US$1,000 (overseas-based) and US$500 (local based). More in the Forum

2002 Schoolboy football competitions
Nov 24
WALKER CUP
Charlie Smith High defeated Kingston College 1-0, to become champions of the 2002 Corporate Area Walker Cup Knockout Competition at the Tony Spaulding Sports Complex. Both teams player exciting and entertaining football creating a number of scoring opportunities. In the 38th minute, Kimarley Campbell gave Charlie Smith the advantage when he beat the offside trap, picked up a cross and made no mistake putting it in the KC goal. In the second half KC made full use of their the wingers, and midfielder Leroux Lothian managed hit the upright in the 55th, but KC could not make the best of their chances. Disappointed Kingston College supporters were critical of the officials and felt that Campbell's goal was offside.
BEN FRANCIS KO TROPHY
An extra time golden goal by national under-20 representative, Carlington Smith, gave Old Harbour High a 2-1 win over Rusea's High in the Ben Francis KO at Brancourt, Clarendon yesterday. Smith scored both goals for Old Harbour High and midfielder Damion Watson replied for Rusea in front of more than 4,000 spectators.

RENO SACKS DOWNSWELL
Nov 24
Media reports are that technical director and coach of NPL team, Reno FC, Wendell Downswell, was asked to step down from his position. Downswell, who is also a coach with the national youth football program, was relieved with immediate effect because of insufficient time and involvement with his club duties. More in the Forum

JAMAICA AND NIGERIA IN 0-0 Draw
Nov. 21
A strong Reggae Boyz team played to a 0-0 draw against Nigeria in an exhibition match at the National Stadium in Lagos, Nigeria. The inexperienced Nigerian team was made up mostly of players from the domestic league and was absent of the players that had represented them in the 1-0 win when the two teams met earlier this year. In a game that has been described by the media as "a physical duel" saw Ghanaian referee Alex Quartey booking five players. The Reggae Boyz had the better of the possession as they controlled the midfield but could not take advantage of the inexperienced Nigerian team. Nigeria came close to scoring 15 minutes in the first half, when captain Romanus Orjinta's free kick from outside the Jamaican box was pushed for a corner kick by goalkeeper Aaron Lawrence. Both teams struggled to play good football and Nigeria survived a pointblank header from Jamaica on the 75 minute mark. . Late into the game, Jamaica's goalkeeper Aaron Lawrence was called on to make two impressive saves. The Reggae Boyz is reported to receive $200,000 from the game for their appearance fees. More in the Forum

2002 Pepsi/Sports Plus schoolboy football competition
Nov 21
Wolmer's lost 3-2 to arch rivals Kingston College (KC) in their Walker Cup semifinal clash at Anthony Spaulding Sports Complex yesterday. Richard West (30th and 70th minutes ) and Leroux Lothian (28th) scored for Kingston College while Luton Shelton (53rd and 91st) scored for Wolmer's. Kingston College will now face Charlie Smith, who defeated Spanish Town 2-1. Marcelin Blackburn (21st) and Kimarly Grange (49th) scored for Charlie Smith while Ravi Bonnick (50th) scored for Spanish Town. More in the Forum

U-23 FOR CAC GAMES
Jamaica's under-23 team departs for El Salvador on Sunday for the Central American and Caribbean Games in El Salvador. They will use the CAC Games as part of their preparation for the Olympic Games qualifiers which take place next year.

REGGAE BOYZ TO FACE NIGERIA IN FRIENDLY
Nov 16
Carl Brown, Jamaica's technical director designate, has named an 18-man Reggae Boyz squad to face Nigeria in a friendly international in Lagos next Wednesday. Included are newcomer Trevor Benjamin, the Leicester City striker, and impressive midfielder Richard Langley. Also called after a years absence are Bolton Wanderers midfielder, Ricardo Gardner, and Derby County striker, Deon Burton. 12 players who participated in the CONCACAF Gold Cup qualifiers in Grenada were also called. The full squad is: Aaron Lawrence, Donovan Ricketts (goalkeepers); Ian Goodison, Linval Dixon, Tyrone Marshall, Claude Davis, Robert Scarlett, Craig Ziadie, Ricardo Gardner (defenders); Omar Daley, Micah Hyde, Richard Langley, Andy Williams, Jermaine Johnson (midfielders); Deon Burton, Trevor Benjamin, Kevin Lisbie, Ricardo Fuller (strikers).

TIVOLI 2-1 OVER RENO
Nov 15
Tivoli Gardens emerged 2-1 winners over Reno in their rescheduled National Premier League game at Frome on Wednesday. The Jeffery Maxwell coached team opened the scoring in the 15th minute with a close range shot from Andrew Chisholm surprising Reno's goalie, Kingsley James. Reno answered five minutes later with a Desmond Breakenridge goal. Roland Dean scored the winner for Tivoli two minutes before the end of the first half.

HIGH SCHOOL PLAYER SHOT TO DEATH
Nov 15
Oshane Dempster, the goalie for Norman Manley High School died on Tuesday from a gunshot wound to the neck, received in an alleged cross-fire in his community of Waltham Park last Friday. It's reported that Dempster was on his way to a 'nine night' ceremony for the mother of fellow team-mate, defender Adrian Spencer, when the incident occurred. Dempster was an important part of NMHS advancing to the quarter-final round.

JAMAICA ADVANCE IN CONCACAF GOLD CUP
Nov 14
Jamaica secured their spot in the CONCACAF Gold Cup play-offs in Trinidad next year, by defeating Grenada 4-1 at the Grenada National Stadium yesterday. Goals from Jermaine Johnson (eighth and 40th) and Paul Hall (57th and 90th) gave the Boyz an easy victory. Henderson Ettienne scored Grenada's consolation in the 75th minute. Grenadia found it hard to stop the Jamaican attack and Bolton Wanderers midfielder Johnson put the Reggae Boyz 1-0 with a shot inside the area from a Craig Ziadie pass. Jamaica went 2-0 up when Johnson picked up a loose ball, eluded a defender and put it pass the Grenadian keeper. The dominance continued in the second half when Paul Hall headed home an Ian Goodison flick on from close range. Just before the final whistle, a shot from from substitute, Omar Daley rebounded for Hall to tap home for goal number four. Jamaica ended the four-nation qualifiers with seven points, one ahead of fellow qualifiers, Guadeloupe, who defeated Barbados 1-0. Team Jamaica: Aaron Lawrence, Ian Goodison, Claude Davis, Tyrone Marshall, Robert Scarlett, Craig Ziadie, Richard Langley (Omar Daley 88th), Fitzroy Simpson, Jermaine Johnson (Andy Williams 46th), Paul Hall and Fabian Taylor (Linval Dixon 84th). Grenada: Andray Baptiste, Anthony Modeste (Wayne Barry 61st), Patrick Modeste, Jason James, Brian Benjamin, Tyrone John, Fimber Williams, Miguel Wharwood (Henderson Ettienne 46th), Chris Bain, Kitson Bain and Miguel Bishop. More in the Forum

JAMAICA 2 GUADELOUPE 0
Nov 12
An unrelenting Reggae Boyz team dominated Guadeloupe to secure a 2-0 victory in their Gold Cup qualifying game at the Grenada National Stadium yesterday. Jermaine Johnson (56th minute) and Paul Hall (59th) scored for Jamaica in a game that saw the Boyz missing many chances. Technical director-designate, Carl Brown, made four changes to the starting line-up following Saturday's disappointing 1-1 draw against Barbados and it paid off for Jamaican. The win puts the Boyz on four points and joint first place in the four-team group along with Barbados, who also scored a 2-0 victory over hosts, Grenada. Jamaica's first goal came from some skillful ballwork by Johnson, who collected a Ian Goodison pass, and then eluded two defenders before slotting home. Three minutes later They struck again, when Robert Scarlett advanced down the left side and fired a hard low shot at goal, which Fabrice Mercury, the Guadeloupe goalkeeper, failed to hold, forcing ball to striker Paul Hall, who eaisly scored from six yards out . It was Hall's second goal in as many games. The top two teams will advance to the play-offs in Trinidad and Tobago next year. Teams: Jamaica (5-3-2) -- Donovan Ricketts, Ian Goodison, Claude Davis, Tyrone Marshall, Robert Scarlett, Craig Ziadie, Richard Langley (Omar Daley 64th), Fitzroy Simpson, Jermaine Johnson (Andy Williams 61st), Paul Hall (Wolde Harris 73rd) and Fabian Taylor. Booked: Langley (10th), Johnson (21st) and Taylor (41st). Guadelouupe (4-3-3) -- Fabrice Mercury, Patrice Ramsany, Lutin (Jean-Louis 65th), Alain Vertot, David Derif, Jean-Luc Labouef, Alex Rigobert (Laurent Nabab 46th), Eric Mocka, Thiery Mocka, Dominique Mocka and Lavier Cassarove (Pepin Fereol 53rd). Booked: Thiery Mocka (46th), Mercury (87th) and Vertot (90th). Referee: Neil Brizan (Trinidad). Assistant referees: Fimber Charles and Wayne Phillip (Grenada). More in the Forum

2002 Pepsi/Sports Plus schoolboy football competition
MANNING CUP TOP 10
(Rankings for Week 10: Nov 4-Nov 12)
1 Wolmer's, 2 Charlie Smith, 3 Excelsior, 4 Bridgeport, 5 Norman Manley, 6 Spanish Town, 7 KC, 8 JC, 9 Dunoon, 10 St Jago

Wray and Nephew National Premier League Results
Nov 11
Defending champions, Arnett Gardens, and former champs, Harbour View, played to a 2-2 draw yesterday at the Tony Spaulding Sports Complex. Scoring for for Arnett were Cornel Chin-Sue, and Fabian Davis. Jomo Gordon, and midfielder Jermaine Hue, replied for Harbour View. Constant Spring and Village United played to a 0-0 draw in their encounter at Constant Spring yesterday. Tivoli Gardens stopped Rivoli 3-1 at Railway Oval. Tivoli's goals came from Steve Green, Roland Dean and substitute, Marcus Morrison while Victor Thompson scored for Rivoli. In another game yesterday, Reno FC and Wadadah ended 1-1 at Jarrett Park. Hazard United came away 3-0 winners over over Seba United at the Ferdie Neita Sports Complex yesterday. Scoring for Hazard were Roen Nelson (27th and 51st) and Andrew Morrison (89th). More in the Forum

JAMAICA 1 BARBADOS 1 IN GOLD CUP
Nov 10
Jamaica's Reggae Boyz were spared total embarrassment when a 90th-minute goal from Rushden and Diamonds player, Paul Hall held Barbados to a 1-1 draw as the Gold Cup qualifiers got underway. Jamaica had the better of play and totally dominated a defensive Barbados, but found themselves behind in the 88th-minute when Gregory Goodrich powered a low 25 yards free-kick which deflected past Jamaica's keeper, Aaron Lawrence. Minutes later Jamaica silenced the celebration when Hall tapped home a left-side cross from Robert Scarlett. Jamaica's technical director-designate, Carl Brown said he was not surprised with his opponents tactics and that loosing the game would have been unjust because we totally dominated them. In the other game played, Guadeloupe defeated hosts, Grenada, 5-4. Jamaica will play their next match against Guadeloupe tomorrow. Jamaica's team: Aaron Lawrence, Claude Davis, Ian Goodison, Tyrone Marshall, Robert Scarlett, Craig Ziadie, Richard Langley (Jonathan Williams 84th), Winston Griffiths (Jermaine Johnson 68th), Omar Daley, Paul Hall and Wolde Harris (Fabian Taylor 63rd). Booked: Daley (57th). Barbados: Horace Stout, Wayne Sobers, Randy Burrowes, Jonathan Straker, John Parris, Stuart Hall, Gregory Goodrich, Kent Hall (Michael Brandon 76th), Norman Forde, Ryan Lucas and Llewellyn Riley (Walton Burrowes 72nd). Booked: Hall (65th). Referee: Robin Murray (Trinidad). Assistants: Fimber Charles and Wayne Phillip (Grenada). More in the Forum

JAMAICA TAKES ON BARBADOS IN GOLD CUP
Nov 9
Jamaica's Reggae Boyz takes on Barbados today to kick off their Gold Cup qualifying campaign at the Grenada National Stadium. Technical director-designate, Carl Brown, has called-up a strong 18-man squad including Queen's Park Rangers' midfielder Richard Langley. Also included in the squad are Omar Daley, Winston Griffiths, Skipper, Aaron Lawrence, Claude Davis, Ian Goodison, Tyrone Marshall, Robert Scarlett, Craig Ziadie, Paul Hall and Wolde Harris. Andy Williams, and Fitzroy Simpson are expected to be available for the games on Monday and Wednesday. Missing are Ricardo Gardner (Bolton Wanderers), Ricardo Fuller (Preston Northend) and Onandi Lowe (Rushden and Diamonds). The top two teams will advance to the Caribbean zone final round in Trinidad and Tobago next April. The full squad: Andy Williams, Craig Ziadie, Wolde Harris, Winston Griffiths, Tyrone Marshall, Jermaine Johnson, Paul Hall, Fitzroy Simpson, Richard Langley, Aaron Lawrence, Donovan Ricketts, Claude Davis, Linval Dixon, Ian Goodison, Omar Daley, Fabian Taylor, Robert Scarlett and Jonathan Williams. The 2003 CONCACAF Gold Cup is scheduled for July in the United States. More in the Forum

2002 Pepsi/Sports Plus schoolboy football competition
Nov 9
Manning Cup
EXCELSIOR recorded their second straight win in the quarter-final round of the Manning Cup, with a 3-0 shut-out of Camperdown at Campion College. Charlie Smith were held 1-1 by Jonathan Grant yesterday and Wolmer's had a 2-2 tie against St Jago at Ferdie Neita Park. games continue this afternoon with three games. Last year's finalists, Spanish Town play Bridgeport at Prison's Oval while at Tony Spaulding Complex, JC takes on Dunoon and Norman Manley will battle Kingston College. The top teams from each group plus the best second-placed team will advance to the semifinals.

2002 Pepsi/Sports Plus schoolboy football competition
Nov 7
Manning Cup
Spanish Town came from behind to hold Kingston College to a 2-2 draw in their group three Pepsi-Sports Plus Manning Cup game at the Tony Spaulding Sports Complex yesterday. KC led 2-0 up to the 79th minute but playing a man short, was unable to hold off a determined Spanish Town attack. Scoring for KC were Leroux Lothian in the fifth minute and Richard West in the 20th. Valentine Gardner scored both goals for Spanish Town.

Defending champions Bridgeport were held to a hard fought 1-1 draw with Norman Manley at the Tony Spaulding Sports Complex. Scoring for Bridgeport was Wovalga Dennis in the 58th minute while Bryan Campbell countered for Norman Manley. All the Group 3 teams, Bridgeport, Norman Manley, Kingston College and Spanish Town, are on one point each.

DaCosta Cup
Old Harbour High qualified for the semifinals of the DaCosta Cup schoolboy football competition after edging Grange Hill Comprehensive 1-0 in their quarterfinal game played at St. Elizabeth Technical yesterday. Carlington Smith scored the lone goal in the 67th minute. In another game, William Knibb eliminated two-time winners St. Elizabeth Technical (STETHS) 1-0 with a Ricardo Geddes first half goal at Black River. In Group 1, Garvey Maceo edged Munro 1-0 at Brancourt and Rusea's fell 2-1 to Titchfield. More in the Forum

Wray and Nephew National Premier League Results
Nov 7
The Peruvian coached Seba United put a stop on defending champions Arnett Gardens' unbeaten streak with a 2-0 victory at Jarrett Park yesterday. A penalty in the third minute by Norman Foster and a Denton Vidal goal in the 60th minute stunned the East Kingston club and they now trail Harbour View who defeated Wadadah 9-1, on goal difference. Seba United dominated the Kingston team from the start, as they were awarded a penalty after just 35 seconds. Arnett's coach Jerome Waite said playing five games in 16 days took its toll but he gave credit to Seba on their win.

Harbour View destroyed Wadadah 9-1 at Harbour View yesterday. Midfielder Jermaine Hue and striker Dino Williams, got two goals each, with Jomo Gordon, Craig Stewart, Nicholas McCreath, Ali Rose and Leon Gordon also scoring. Lacon Brissett scored for Wadadah.

Village United fell 1-0 to Hazard United in their midweek game against Hazard at Elletson Wakeland yesterday. Hazard's 24th-minute goal was scored against the early run of play and came from a Kevin Deer cross for Roen Nelson to score. Waterhouse and Constant Spring played to a 2-2 draw in their encounter.

Two goals from Patrick Beech led Rivoli to a 2-0 win over Reno at the Spanish Town Prison Oval yesterday. Goals came in the 20th and 40th minutes. Rivoli sits in fifth place in the 12-team league. More in the Forum

REGGAE BOYZ GOLD CUP SQUAD NAMED
Nov 6
The JFF, has named a 18-man squad for the Gold Cup qualifying tournament scheduled for Grenada from November 9 to 13. Included are nine foreign-based players, Andy Williams, Craig Ziadie (New York/New Jersey Metro Stars), Wolde Harris, Winston Griffiths (New England Revolution), Tyrone Marshall (LA Galaxy), Jermaine Johnson (Bolton Wanderers), Paul Hall (Rushden and Diamonds), Fitzroy Simpson (Walsall) and Richard Langley (Queen's Park Rangers). Missing are Ricardo Gardner (Bolton Wanderers), Ricardo Fuller (Preston Northend) and Onandi Lowe (Rushden and Diamonds). The local-based players are: Aaron Lawrence, Donovan Ricketts, Claude Davis, Linval Dixon, Ian Goodison, Omar Daley, Fabian Taylor, Robert Scarlett and Jonathan Williams. Jamaica's first game is against Barbados on Saturday, then Guadelope on Monday and host country Grenada on Wednesday. The top two teams will advance to the Caribbean zone final round in Trinidad and Tobago next April. The 2003 Gold Cup is scheduled for July in the United States. More in the Forum

2002 Pepsi/Sports Plus schoolboy football competition
Nov 6
Manning Cup
Wolmer's servided notice in their start to the quarter-final round of the Pepsi/Sports Plus Manning Cup football competition when they defeated Jamaica College 5-1 at Campion College school ground yesterday. Scoring for Wolmer's were Shomari Glanville (2) and skipper, Howard Wong (2) , and another from Fenton Graham. For JC, Vivian Malcolm got the lone goal.

In other games, Excelsior defeated last year's beaten semi-finalists Jonathan Grant 2-0, with goals from with goals from Ricardo Ximines (35th) and Horace Howell (92nd. Charlie Smith struggled to a 1-0 win over Camperdown with a goal from Marcileno Blackburn. More in the Forum

Wray and Nephew National Premier League Results
Nov 5
Waterhouse with a late equaliser, held Reno to a 1-1 draw at Frome on Sunday. Reno scored in the fifth minute from a Delvano Brown header. Waterhouse answered in the 72nd minute with a strike from Demar Phillips.

Village United registered a 3-1 win over Rivoli at the Elleston Wakeland Sports Complex on Sunday. Scoring for Village were Shane Crawford (fourth minute), Fabian Dawkins (43rd) and Thomas Grant (63rd), while Donovan Smith with a 27th-minute penalty kick scored Rivoli's consolation goal.

Wadadah and Constant Spring played to a 0-0 draw at Jarrett Park in front of a small gathering on Sunday. More in the Forum

HARBOUR VIEW CLIP TIVOLI
Nov 5
In an exciting goal filled game, a 10-man Harbour View came from behind to nip Tivoli Gardens 4-3 at Railway Oval on Sunday. Harbour View's goals came from Daniel Shaw (53rd-minute), Nicholas McCreath (60th), Jermaine Hue (75th) and Marvin Morgan (90th), putting them in second place with 20 points. For Tivoli, Roland Dean scored in 16th and 56th minutes and Christopher Nicholas scored in the 28th. Tivoli dominated the first half going 2-0 within 30 minutes. In the second half Harbour View's Daniel Shaw, who was later given a red card, pulled one back with a shot from seven yards out. Tivoli streatched the lead to 3-1 with Dean scoring his second but McCreath struck back with a 19 yards right-footer to pull H'View back in striking range. Jermaine Hue blasted a 25 yards scorcher inside the near post to put Harbour View level in the closing minutes. The injury time was a wicked 22-yard volley from Morgan giving the Tivoli keeper no chance. In the under-21 opener, Tivoli won 4-1. More in the Forum

PEPE TO PLAY FOR SEBA
Nov 5
Jamaica's and former Hull City defender, Ian "Pepe" Goodison has signed to play for Seba United in the Wray & Nephew National Premier League (NPL) football competition. Goodison returned home to Jamaica in May after playing two-year stint with the English third division side, Hull City where he was voted player of the season for 2000-01. At Seba, Goodison will team with former Hull City and Reggae Boyz teammate, Theodore Whitmore. More in the Forum

2002 Pepsi/Sports Plus schoolboy football competition
Nov2
Manning Cup
Kingston College, and Wolmer's defeated Excelsior and Dunoon Technical respectively to advanced to the semifinals of the Walker Cup Knock Out football competition at the Ferdie Neita Park Sports Complex yesterday. Luton Shelton scored twice for Wolmers in the 28th and 85th minutes, to stop Donoon 2-1. Tafari Fairley scored Dunoon's only goal in the 51st minute. In the other game, KC with goals from Nigel Richards (9th) and Richard West stopped Excelsio r2-1. Excelsior's Horace Howell converted from the penalty spot in the 68th.

REGGAE BOYZ DRAW WITH GUATEMALA
Nov 1
Jamaica and Guatemala played to a 1-1 draw at the Estadio Cementos Progreso last night. Harbour View's striker, Fabian Taylor, scored for the Reggae Boyz to level the score after they found themselves trailing on a Carlos Ruiz penalty kick. The Boyz now move their unbeaten run on the road to six. Coach Carl Brown was critical of his players saying they lacked consistency and did not play to their full potential. Jamaica's goal came in the 61st minute when Taylor took advantage of a left-sided corner from Irvino English and buried it into the opponents net. The Boyz will now focus on their upcoming Gold Cup qualifying (Cope Caribe) tournament in Grenada on November 9, 11, and 13. Team Jamaica: Donovan Ricketts, Linval Dixon (Kirk Hendricks 71st), Ian Goodison, Tyrone Marshall, Robert Scarlett (Irvino English 46th), Craig Ziadie, William Wilson (Thomas Grant 55th), Omar Daley (Roen Nelson 82nd), Winston Griffiths (Jonathan Williams 82nd), Fabian Taylor and Wolde Harris. Booked: English (50th), Ricketts (52nd)

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