Penalty Sinks Warriors to their First Defeat

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Football

Tuesday, 09 October 2012 02:30

By press release

Antigua St. John's - Young Warriors went down 1-0 to English Harbour in their second game of the ABFA Second Division, as the home side scored a second-half penalty to maintain their perfect start to the season after two matches.

Howard Montaque beat Garrett Thomas from the spot, although the Warriors’ goalkeeper managed to get a hand to the ball but couldn’t keep it out.

The referee penalized Warriors’ captain Tony Andrew for an overhead kick, which connected with an opponent after Montaque’s initial header had come back from the underside of the crossbar in what was one of Harbour’s few opportunities.

Warriors had only themselves to blame, as they controlled possession with their short-passing game and created presentable openings which were not capitalized upon.

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After a somewhat even first period, Warriors took the game to their opponents with the introduction of the speedy and nippy substitute Lorne Maxime and Andrew, who both had the Harbour defence back-pedaling with some surging runs.

However, Warriors lacked a cutting edge as either their final pass, cross or shot was found wanting.

In one such situation, a looping cross was headed over by Jondale Jno-Lewis in the dying seconds as the equalizer eluded them.

Warriors next play again on Oct. 8 against Police at the Police Recreation Grounds at 4:15pm.

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