This afternoon FIFA referee Precious Smith blew her whilste minutes after 3:00 p.m. at the Prospect Recreation Center to begin the proceedings in a #1 vs # 2 affair which saw Somerset Etros enter the arena with a united front acquiring the services of the Somerset Eagles players in the most recent transfer window.

Prospect Head Coach Chris Thompson assured the press that his side were ready for the dual as their players finally returned from the Trinidadian festivals and were up for the task of clinching the Master’s League title run.

Somerset Head coach Danvers Seymour Jr. relished the days of Silver City acquiring an unbeaten run of 51 games on the trot and looked forward to the results of this weeks outing.

Tracy Adams lead the front line supplying Woody with slicing through balls that provided trouble for the Somerset defensive line up to contain finding themselves without the likes of MacDonald Simmons in this weeks encounter.

Monster was able to make some runs down the left side flank and against the run of play allowed Twin Wade the ability to shoot on net with which he made no mistake from the 6 yard box and was able to take the lead in the first half of the contest.

Chris Thompson made a quick technical change bringing on Ecuadorian transfer David Urbina into the match on the left side of the flank in which he made dashing runs of his own and whipped in crosses over the Somerset offside trap which allowed midfielder Jonny Talbot the chance to strike home the equalizer in the tantalizing affair.

Both teams entered the half 1-1 a piece both knowing how important the result of the game would mean in the league leaders title run, both teams decided to rotate the reserves to close out the game.

Chris Thompson decided to bring on his cousin and fellow Jamaican striker Darren Thompson which proved to change the aspect of the Prospect attack and ended up striking home a left footed shot from across the right side of the field and sending the Prospect supporters into jubilation at Headquarters Hill in Devonshire.

Somerset tried their outmost at finding a equalizer that Keeper Scott disallowed any shot from crossing the line was forced into action with a double save that caused all sorts of commotion that the Somerset team could not score from any angle.

Technical director Rashad Douglas instructed his team to slow down the play and maneuver the ball into the corner flag to see the game out but luckily Stephen Dennie ignored the signal and supplied an excellent cross that was met by David Urbina who slammed home the 3rd goal of Prospects tally bringing the game to a 3 – 1 lead which cleared the Prospect bench into early celebrations.

Somerset didn’t give up and in the 89th minute mustered up a consolation goal bringing the game to 3-2 but in the closing minutes of the game.

Moments later Referee Smith called an end to the contest which resulted in 3 points for Prospect Police team returning them to the top of the league tables.

Head coach Chris Thompson was quoted after the game saying ” Good effort from the fellas, great team effort.”

Possession – Police 56 % Somerset 44%

Prospect United: A Chase, S Dennie, S Simmons,  S Miller,  B Harris, D Hunte (Cap) , J Talbot,  Henry, V Philgence, Woody, T Adams.

Substitutes: L Scott, C Thompson, R Roberts, R Evens, D Urbina, J Indian, D Thompson, R Douglas.

Goal: Talbot 35, Thompson 65, Urbina 85.

Somerset Extros: J Seymour, N Woods, S Sandy, M Hunt, S Franks, A Wade, M Riley, B Wade, J Tucker, C Webb, D Rodney.

Substitutes: B Boyles,

Goals: Wade 5, Wade 89.

Man of the Match: David Urbina (Prospect)

Referee: Precious Smith (BDA)

Match Commissioner: Wendy Woodly

Police 5 Hamilton Parish 2

This weekend’s festivities began at PRC this weekend with the sounds of Soca coming from the Club and the visiting Hamilton Parish Workman’s Club football players intended on enjoying in on the event.

Rather than receiving a warm welcome, bystanders witnessed the claims by unknown persons stating “if anything happens we are going to box them and kick them down.”

Dwayne Caines was not available to make any comment on the situation.

Colin Steward was forced to lead the front without the likes of trustee Woody or Barker in the line ups as the team was well prepared to do battle despite the conditions at the front lawn.

Hamilton Parish players were brave in their efforts and decided to proceed with their sanctioned event despite the reputation that the Prospect outfit had been leaving the rest of the league in carnage.

Reggie rallied his troops with confidence and was able to gain some momentum against the run of play giving the Hamilton Parish supporters some hope.

Police had other intentions as the league title is still the main focus of the group.

Ecuadorian International player did some work down the left hand side of the pitch and released the front runners on several occasions allowing Stewart the opportunity of opening the scoring within the first half.

The Jamaican striker was able to double his tally after latching on the floaters from David shortly after and extend his lead in the game and on the scoring charts.

Hamilton Parish put up some resistance was able to score against the run of play before the end of the first half at prospect 2 Hamilton Parish 1.

The second half reflected the first with deploring conditions at the field in heavy rain, wind and Police running ability at the Hamilton back line the peppers began to unfold.

Talbot joined in at the scoring as he was able to run through the mid field creating chance after chance and then finishing his run with a well rewarded effort.

Police rotated their reserves to the front line as they are known to do and now with the likes of Clarke and Cat on the field it seemed to be a Jamaican affair as all the Jamaican attackers scored in their efforts.

The referee called the game at Police 5 – Hamilton Parish Hot Peppers 2.

Possession Police 58% – Hamilton 42 %.

Prospect United: L Scott, S Dennie, S Miller,  B Harris, R Barker, T Adams,  D Hunte(Cap), D Davids,  J Talbot, V Philgence, C Stewart.

Substitutes: C Thompson, R Douglas, R Evens, W Scott, W Reid, H Clarke, S Allen, S Simmons, O Wolfe.

Goals: Stewart 11, 19,  Talbot 49, Clarke 65, Thompson 85.

Hamilton Parish: K Banks, A Box, C Pooksie, D Smith, S Spranger, D Williams, G Tankard, R Miller, F Lewis, H Philips, J Michaels.

Substitutes: D Warren, L Simmons, D Wade.

Goals: Lewis 35, Michaels 67.

Man of the Match: Stewart (Prospect)

Referee: Stanley Bean (BDA)