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<SPAN class=TopStory><TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=1 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD><SPAN class=TopStory>American Smith impresses for H'View with four goals</SPAN>
<SPAN class=Subheadline>FOOTBALL - JFF Under-21</SPAN></TD></TR><TR><TD>KAYON RAYNOR, Observer staff reporter
Tuesday, October 31, 2006
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</TD></TR><TR><TD><SPAN class=Description>LAWRENCE ... it was an exciting game and I can't wait for the next one</SPAN></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><P class=StoryText align=justify>FRESH on the heels of Sunday's impressive debut with the Harbour View Under-21s where he netted four of 10 goals against Wadadah, 21-year-old American Lawrence Smith could soon feature in the Wray & Nephew National Premier League (NPL).<P class=StoryText align=justify>"He has the mentality of a real professional, so soon and very soon you will see him in the senior team," Harbour View's head coach Lenworth Hyde, told the Observer in an interview on Monday. The coach added. "Basically, he's here for the senior team, but since he has the age, we just gave him a run in the Under-21 team to see how he looked as a trial run, but he was really impressive and is one for the future," Hyde stated.<P class=StoryText align=justify>Lawrence, who earned a deal with the 'stars of the east' following a successful two-week trial from American "A" League side Charleston Battery, etched his name on the scoresheet with four outstanding strikes within the first hour as the JFF Under-21 league leaders thrashed Wadadah 10-0 at the mini stadium.<P class=StoryText align=justify>Playing up front with strike partner and skipper Michily Waul, Smith gave Harbour View the lead in the 10th minute when he struck a hard left-footed shot inside the 18-yard box.
His second came seven minutes later, as he collected a cross on his chest - under pressure from two defenders in the box - before calmly steering it away from the goalkeeper.<P class=StoryText align=justify>The goal of the game was executed just ahead of the half-time in minute 41 when he dribbled by two defenders to blast from the top of the box into the far post, leaving the custodian baffled, as he notched a much deserved hat-trick. He completed the four-timer in the 51st minute.<P class=StoryText align=justify>"When I came here, I knew I had to prove myself and I'm slowly doing that... I enjoyed it (my first game), it was an exciting game and I can't wait for the next one," Smith told the Observer. The striker from South Carolina further stated. "It was actually very exciting and luckily my team-mates were very helpful and I received some great passes from the players," said the easy going Smith.<P class=StoryText align=justify>General manager of Harbour View FC Clyde Jureidini disclosed that Smith, who was introduced to him through a co-ordinated effort with Jamaican Ed Khoury, will be at the East Kingston club for the remainder of the season. "We have been in constant contact with his coach and mentor Ed Khoury... we sent him the report and he was very pleased with his performance in the game and we'll be keeping discussion open and see where it goes from here," Jureidini told the Observer.</SPAN>
<SPAN class=Subheadline>FOOTBALL - JFF Under-21</SPAN></TD></TR><TR><TD>KAYON RAYNOR, Observer staff reporter
Tuesday, October 31, 2006
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<TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=5 width=175 align=left border=0><TBODY><TR><TD>
</TD></TR><TR><TD><SPAN class=Description>LAWRENCE ... it was an exciting game and I can't wait for the next one</SPAN></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><P class=StoryText align=justify>FRESH on the heels of Sunday's impressive debut with the Harbour View Under-21s where he netted four of 10 goals against Wadadah, 21-year-old American Lawrence Smith could soon feature in the Wray & Nephew National Premier League (NPL).<P class=StoryText align=justify>"He has the mentality of a real professional, so soon and very soon you will see him in the senior team," Harbour View's head coach Lenworth Hyde, told the Observer in an interview on Monday. The coach added. "Basically, he's here for the senior team, but since he has the age, we just gave him a run in the Under-21 team to see how he looked as a trial run, but he was really impressive and is one for the future," Hyde stated.<P class=StoryText align=justify>Lawrence, who earned a deal with the 'stars of the east' following a successful two-week trial from American "A" League side Charleston Battery, etched his name on the scoresheet with four outstanding strikes within the first hour as the JFF Under-21 league leaders thrashed Wadadah 10-0 at the mini stadium.<P class=StoryText align=justify>Playing up front with strike partner and skipper Michily Waul, Smith gave Harbour View the lead in the 10th minute when he struck a hard left-footed shot inside the 18-yard box.His second came seven minutes later, as he collected a cross on his chest - under pressure from two defenders in the box - before calmly steering it away from the goalkeeper.<P class=StoryText align=justify>The goal of the game was executed just ahead of the half-time in minute 41 when he dribbled by two defenders to blast from the top of the box into the far post, leaving the custodian baffled, as he notched a much deserved hat-trick. He completed the four-timer in the 51st minute.<P class=StoryText align=justify>"When I came here, I knew I had to prove myself and I'm slowly doing that... I enjoyed it (my first game), it was an exciting game and I can't wait for the next one," Smith told the Observer. The striker from South Carolina further stated. "It was actually very exciting and luckily my team-mates were very helpful and I received some great passes from the players," said the easy going Smith.<P class=StoryText align=justify>General manager of Harbour View FC Clyde Jureidini disclosed that Smith, who was introduced to him through a co-ordinated effort with Jamaican Ed Khoury, will be at the East Kingston club for the remainder of the season. "We have been in constant contact with his coach and mentor Ed Khoury... we sent him the report and he was very pleased with his performance in the game and we'll be keeping discussion open and see where it goes from here," Jureidini told the Observer.</SPAN>
