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BOYZ IMPRESS - Notch 2-0 practice win against Brazilian outfit
LIVINGSTON SCOTT With Jamaica’s U-20 REGGAE BOYZ in Brazil
Thursday, March 17, 2011
PORTO FELIZ, Brazil — Jamaica's Under-20 Reggae Boyz turned in an impressive performance to beat their Sociedad Esportivo Palmeirihna (Saltense) counterparts 2-0 for their first win in three practice matches at Traffic Football Academy here yesterday.
Marvin Morgan opened the scoring for the Jamaicans after 35 minutes and Craig Foster sealed the win from the penalty spot 10 minutes after the break.
Jamaica’s Oneil Fisher (right) moves away from Palmeirinha’s player Alemao during their practice game at Traffic Football Academy yesterday. Jamaica won 2-0. (Photo: Livingston Scott)
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Captain Sergio Campbell had a glorious chance to put the team 2-0 up, but his penalty kick was saved by Palmeirinha goalkeeper Nome minutes before the team's second goal.
Coach Luciano Gama was happy with the team's performance and the progress they have made, especially in their defensive organisation.
"We know we still have a lot of way to go, but it (performance) was better... they showed a lot of improvement and showed to us that they improve day by day.
"But we (coaches) have a plan and we continue to go step by step until we arrive in Guatemala," he said.
"They looked a lot more organised for the defence, although Palmeiras was a more strong team.. but we are happy with what we did... and we will continue to work hard," he added.
The Jamaicans started brightly and had the measure of their opponents from the opening whistle.
However, it took 12 minutes for the Boyz to create their first chance when Ashani Walker's first-time pass sent Ricardo Morris clear, but he flopped his shot from eight yards, although under pressure from a defender.
Two minutes later, Neco Brett brought the best out of goalkeeper Nome with a rasping effort that the Palmeirinha goalkeeper had to push away for a corner.
Palmeirinha had their first effort in the 14th, but Douglas headed over the bar from inside the box.
A minute later, Rai threatened for the Brazilians, but his solid shot went straight to goalkeeper Sahven Paul.
However, the young Reggae Boyz were always in control and Morgan had a great chance after getting behind the defence, but his tame shot failed to trouble Nome.
The Brazilian outfit continued to struggle against the Jamaicans, although they nearly got a goal in the 23rd when Juliano's deflected shot almost sneaked inside Paul's near post, but the goalkeeper reacted quickly to avert the danger.
The Boyz came storming back with good efforts from Brett and Morgan, but both had their shots saved and parried for corners.
The Jamaicans took the lead in the 35th minute from a move started by defender Jhamie Hyde.
The former Kingston College defender won possession and advanced upfield before making a defence-splitting pass to left-back Kemar Lawrence, who made his way inside the box before crossing to Morgan, who controlled and fired a low shot past Nome on the turn.
Then, in the 45th, Foster came close to increasing the lead, but his powerful strike from the edge of the area just missed the target, after turning a defender on the edge of the area.
Two minutes after the break, Jamaica should have gone 2-0 up after Morris was fouled by Marcio inside the box, but Nome denied the Jamaican captain from 12 yards to keep the deficit at one.
Walker then had two good efforts on goal, but on both occasions Nome parried for corners.
The Jamaicans got another goal when Foster was brought down inside the area, and the Reno striker rammed home the resulting penalty to put his team 2-0 up.
As the Jamaican coaching staff made numerous changes, the team slowly lost their rhythm; however, their opponents failed to trouble their defence.
Palmeirinha's best chance of the half fell to Wendel on the hour mark, but he fired high after picking up a loose ball from 20 yards.
Allan Ottey had a great chance to add another seven minutes from time after he raced through on a pass over the Palmeirinha defence, but Nome came off his line to block his effort.
Denmark Gillings received a similar opportunity in the final minute of the match, but again, Nome denied the striker to keep the score at 2-0.
The JFF's general secretary, Horace Reid, who was witnessing the team's second performance in their three-week training stint, noted that there was marked improvement in their display despite the strength of the opposition.
"It is clear the team is improving all the time and that is the most important factor. It was a good result, although that is not the focus. And from what I saw, there was improvement in all departments," he told the Observer.
Palmeirinha's coach Ricardo Nascimento said compared to the Under-17 team they defeated 3-2 back in January, this Jamaican outfit looked a lot stronger and more organised.
"They gave us a lot better work; the movement was much better and they caught us (with) diagonal balls," he said.
"They also played well in the back, so it's a team that is well set," he told the Observer through Jamaican masseuse Pablo Carmargo.
The Jamaicans will play their next practice game against Division One side Paulista in Jundiai city this afternoon at 3:30.
Read more: http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/sport...#ixzz1GqtBC4dN
BOYZ IMPRESS - Notch 2-0 practice win against Brazilian outfit
LIVINGSTON SCOTT With Jamaica’s U-20 REGGAE BOYZ in Brazil
Thursday, March 17, 2011
PORTO FELIZ, Brazil — Jamaica's Under-20 Reggae Boyz turned in an impressive performance to beat their Sociedad Esportivo Palmeirihna (Saltense) counterparts 2-0 for their first win in three practice matches at Traffic Football Academy here yesterday.
Marvin Morgan opened the scoring for the Jamaicans after 35 minutes and Craig Foster sealed the win from the penalty spot 10 minutes after the break.
Jamaica’s Oneil Fisher (right) moves away from Palmeirinha’s player Alemao during their practice game at Traffic Football Academy yesterday. Jamaica won 2-0. (Photo: Livingston Scott)
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Captain Sergio Campbell had a glorious chance to put the team 2-0 up, but his penalty kick was saved by Palmeirinha goalkeeper Nome minutes before the team's second goal.
Coach Luciano Gama was happy with the team's performance and the progress they have made, especially in their defensive organisation.
"We know we still have a lot of way to go, but it (performance) was better... they showed a lot of improvement and showed to us that they improve day by day.
"But we (coaches) have a plan and we continue to go step by step until we arrive in Guatemala," he said.
"They looked a lot more organised for the defence, although Palmeiras was a more strong team.. but we are happy with what we did... and we will continue to work hard," he added.
The Jamaicans started brightly and had the measure of their opponents from the opening whistle.
However, it took 12 minutes for the Boyz to create their first chance when Ashani Walker's first-time pass sent Ricardo Morris clear, but he flopped his shot from eight yards, although under pressure from a defender.
Two minutes later, Neco Brett brought the best out of goalkeeper Nome with a rasping effort that the Palmeirinha goalkeeper had to push away for a corner.
Palmeirinha had their first effort in the 14th, but Douglas headed over the bar from inside the box.
A minute later, Rai threatened for the Brazilians, but his solid shot went straight to goalkeeper Sahven Paul.
However, the young Reggae Boyz were always in control and Morgan had a great chance after getting behind the defence, but his tame shot failed to trouble Nome.
The Brazilian outfit continued to struggle against the Jamaicans, although they nearly got a goal in the 23rd when Juliano's deflected shot almost sneaked inside Paul's near post, but the goalkeeper reacted quickly to avert the danger.
The Boyz came storming back with good efforts from Brett and Morgan, but both had their shots saved and parried for corners.
The Jamaicans took the lead in the 35th minute from a move started by defender Jhamie Hyde.
The former Kingston College defender won possession and advanced upfield before making a defence-splitting pass to left-back Kemar Lawrence, who made his way inside the box before crossing to Morgan, who controlled and fired a low shot past Nome on the turn.
Then, in the 45th, Foster came close to increasing the lead, but his powerful strike from the edge of the area just missed the target, after turning a defender on the edge of the area.
Two minutes after the break, Jamaica should have gone 2-0 up after Morris was fouled by Marcio inside the box, but Nome denied the Jamaican captain from 12 yards to keep the deficit at one.
Walker then had two good efforts on goal, but on both occasions Nome parried for corners.
The Jamaicans got another goal when Foster was brought down inside the area, and the Reno striker rammed home the resulting penalty to put his team 2-0 up.
As the Jamaican coaching staff made numerous changes, the team slowly lost their rhythm; however, their opponents failed to trouble their defence.
Palmeirinha's best chance of the half fell to Wendel on the hour mark, but he fired high after picking up a loose ball from 20 yards.
Allan Ottey had a great chance to add another seven minutes from time after he raced through on a pass over the Palmeirinha defence, but Nome came off his line to block his effort.
Denmark Gillings received a similar opportunity in the final minute of the match, but again, Nome denied the striker to keep the score at 2-0.
The JFF's general secretary, Horace Reid, who was witnessing the team's second performance in their three-week training stint, noted that there was marked improvement in their display despite the strength of the opposition.
"It is clear the team is improving all the time and that is the most important factor. It was a good result, although that is not the focus. And from what I saw, there was improvement in all departments," he told the Observer.
Palmeirinha's coach Ricardo Nascimento said compared to the Under-17 team they defeated 3-2 back in January, this Jamaican outfit looked a lot stronger and more organised.
"They gave us a lot better work; the movement was much better and they caught us (with) diagonal balls," he said.
"They also played well in the back, so it's a team that is well set," he told the Observer through Jamaican masseuse Pablo Carmargo.
The Jamaicans will play their next practice game against Division One side Paulista in Jundiai city this afternoon at 3:30.
Read more: http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/sport...#ixzz1GqtBC4dN