Richard Bryan, Star Writer

Herbert Morrisonís Trevor Ferguson (closest to camera) leaves Maldon's Broderick Stephens on his hands and knees during Mondayís daCosta Cup game between the two teams at the Herbert Morrison High School grounds. Maldon won the game 2-1. - Adrian Frater photo

Manchester High's near flawless 10-0 rout of Cross Keys earlier this week has ensured top billing status for their match-up with Bellefield at Kirkvine tomorrow.

The two advanced from the zone last season and despite Manchester's superior start and enterprising pre-season form, a strong rivalry is expected. Bellefield were initially greeted with a spirited ambush from Belair who led 3-1 before a comeback gave them a share of the points. Dean Tomlin's troops can expect no such respite from a Manchester team that secured their most convincing win ever in a daCosta Cup match.

Major setback

Despite a good season last year in which their only loss came at the hands of Fair Prospect as they knocked on the door of the semi-finals, goalscoring was identified as the major setback by coach Barry Watson.

Seven players including one scoring a hat-trick and another a double, got on the scoresheet against Cross Keys leaving the Manchester camp a most confident bunch.

Meanwhile venue problems has affected the original schedule of the two matches in Zone F. Belair for whom Recardo Francis scored twice against Bellefield may well have to host deCarteret whose playing field was deemed not ready by coach Patrick Green yesterday. There could also be a change of venue for the Porus versus Cross Keys match-up as it was confirmed that the latter's venue is not yet up to standard.

The alternative central venue in the parish, Brooks Park, has already been secured as a homeground for Spaldings High.

TOMORROW'S MATCHES

ZONE A

St. James vs Herbert Morrison

William Knibb vs Cornwall

Irwin vs Spot Valley

Maldon vs Green Pond ZONE B

Hopewell vs Frome

Knockalva vs Anchovy

Rusea's vs Green Island

ZONE C

Manning's vs Grange Hill

Little London vs Godfrey Stewart

Maud McLeod vs Petersfield ZONE D

Holland vs York Castle

Brown's Town vs Cedric Titus

Marcus Garvey vs A. Gallimore

ZONE E

STETHS vs B. B. Coke

Black River vs Maggotty

Munro vs Lacovia ZONE F

DeCarteret College vs Belair

Bellefield vs Manchester

Cross Keys vs Porus

ZONE G

Knox vs Holmwood

Christiana vs Edwin Allen

Spalding vs Mile Gully ZONE H

Denbigh vs Kellits

Lennon vs Clarendon

Vere vs Thompson Town ZONE I

Central High vs Garvey Maceo

Kemps Hill vs Old Harbour

Glenmuir vs Tacius Golding ZONE J

Glengoffe vs Ewarton

Dinthill vs Charlemont

McGrath vs Bog Walk ZONE K

Islington vs Brimmervale

St Mary High vs Iona

Annotto Bay vs St Mary Tech

Oracabessa vs Tacky ZONE L (A)

Titchfield vs Port Antonio

Happy Grove vs Buff Bay.

ZONE L (B)

Seaforth vs Paul Bogle

St. Thomas vs Morant Bay

R. Lightbourne vs Yallahs

adrian frater

Herbert Morrison's Trevor Ferguson (closest to camera) leaves Maldon's Broderick Stephens on his hands and knees during Monday's daCosta Cup game between the two teams at the Herbert Morrison High School grounds. Maldon won the game 2-1.

Publication: Western Focus