JC, Wolmer’s record impressive victories

Former Holy Trinity striker Phillion Lawrence netted a hat-trick to guide Jamaica College (JC) to a comprehensive 7-0 victory over José Martí in Group E of the ISSA/Digicel Manning Cup competition at Old Hope Road yesterday.

Lawrence, who made the move from Holy Trinity to JC at the end of last season, netted his goals in the fifth, 24th and 40th minutes.

Tavar Lawrence (44th), Omar Thompson (49th), Shadane Lopez (54th), and Duncan McKenzie (67th) were the other scorers for the Davion Ferguson-coached JC.

Ferguson said that despite his team’s wide margin of victory, there are still some areas that they need to work on going forward.

“The scoreline was never important. What is important is the performance, and I believe that what we wanted to do in most parts we did,” said Ferguson. “We still have some things in terms of how we want to play, but all in all, it was a very good performance from us.”

The victory puts JC in an early pole position of Group E after expected group rivals Wolmer’s Boys’ also put in a dominant display, easing by Vauxhall 5-0 at the Stadium East field.

A brace from Revaldo Mitchell and Javier Lynch both, along with a solitary strike from Shamour Mclean was enough for the boys from Heroes’ Circle to come away with all three points.

Wolmer’s missed plenty of opportunities earlier in the game and went into half-time leading 1-0. A second-half goal-frenzy, which saw them scoring four goals in quick succession, secured the wide margin of victory for the Alex Thomas-coached unit.

Double goalscorer Revaldo Mitchell said the win was a positive indicator for his team’s preparedness, and he expects them to carry this form throughout the competition.

“The game shows that we expect a good season. It was a good win and a fair game even though the weather affected us a bit,” he said. “We just brought and executed what we had trained for.”

In yesterday’s other high-profile game, defending champions Kingston College got by Excelsior 4-0 at the Montego Bay Sports Complex.

YESTERDAY’S RESULTS

Innswood 0-1 Greater Portmore

Kingston College 4-0 Excelsior

Jamaica College 8-0 Jose Marti

Wolmer’s 5-0 Vauxhall