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...Bernard ready for Harbour View’s semis
April 20, 2023
Harbour View coach Ludlow Bernard is ready to take on any challenge in the semifinals of the Lynk Cup knockout tournament after they defeated Chapelton Maroons 2-1 in the quarterfinals second-leg yesterday to advance 3-1 on aggregate.
"A semifinal in any competition is usually a big thing irrespective of who we are playing. Anybody we are drawn to play, I look forward to it, and I expect a real good game when that time comes," Bernard stated.
Yesterday at the Anthony Spaulding Sports Complex, Earon Elliot gave the Clarendon-based Chapelton hope after his 21st-minute strike put them ahead 2-1 in front on aggregate, however, second-half goals from Romaine Breakenridge and Rojay Smith lifted Harbour View into the final four.
Bernard credited Chapelton for playing a good game despite being relegated from the Jamaica Premier League (JPL). Chapelton lost 4-0 to Humble Lion last weekend, which confirmed their relegation.
"I expected it. Not because they are out of the Premier League means they were going to lie down and die. They came with a good strategy.
"They sat back and tried to hit us on the counter, and we had to dig a little deeper because they were very stubborn and compact at the back. We saw areas we could penetrate, and the players we brought on eventually made the difference," Bernard said.
Harbour View's Ajani Talbott was sent off in time added after a second yellow card for a late challenge on David Reid, who had to be taken to the hospital.
Chapelton showed a lot of spirit in the early period, and Elliot put them ahead after 21 minutes, a lead they held until the interval.
Harbour View had chances but eventually got the equaliser through Breakenridge in the 65th minute.
Both teams traded good attacks and had good looks at goal, however, Smith was the only one to capitalise on a chance when he netted with 15 minutes to go.
Chapelton continued to have good chances afterwards but squandered their opportunities.
Chapelton assistant coach Nigel Stewart said they did not have the conditioning to see out the game.
"I thought we had a very good game up to 65 minutes, but fatigue set in, and we started to make mistakes in the final part of the game," he said.
