Jamaica Captures 2005 Digicel Cup

Bridgetown, Barbados -Jamaica is the 2005 Digicel Caribbean Cup champions as Reggae Boyz striker Luton Shelton scored early in the second-half to lead Jamaica to a 1-0 victory over Cuba. Jamaica's goal came when Shelton pounced on a long ball from Jermaine Taylor and tapped it past the advancing goalkeeper Odelin Molina Hernandez on 48 minutes. For their effort, Jamaica won the first prize of US$100,000 and their third Caribbean title, following successes in 1991 and 1998. The Cubans took home US$50,000 for finishing second. Both teams now qualify for the CONCACAF Gold Cup in the United States in July. In the second game Trinidad and Tobago defeated Barbados 3-2 becoming the third team to advance to the Gold Cup. Jamaica - Shawn Sawyers, Jermaine Taylor, Damion Stewart, Tyrone Sawyers, Fabian Davis, Robert Scarlett, Omar Daley, Jermaine Hue (Khari Stephenson 54th), Andy Williams, Luton Shelton (Teofore Bennettt 88th), Newton Sterling (Roland Dean 72nd) Cuba - Odelin Molina Hernandez, Silvio Minozo, Yanier Molina, Mario Abreu, Alain Ofarril (Jorge Rondon 70th), Lester More (Reinier Nunes 70th), Maykel Castallenada, Jaime Valencia, Gisbel Izaguirre, Reysandry Fernadez, Pedro Fernandez (Disney Robert 56th).

Jamaica 1-0 over Barbados

Jamaica secured a spot to the 2005 CONCACAF Gold Cup as they were victorious 1-0 over host nation Barbados in their Caribbean Football Union (CFU) Digicel Cup final round match. Jamaica got a lucky goal eight minutes into the game thanks to the Bajan keeper, Jason Boxhill, as he lost possession of the ball to Jamaica's captain Andy Williams, who scored into an unguarded net. After a brief protest the goal was allowed to stand. Barbados captain John Parris was red carded early in the second half and Jamaica did little to capitalize in a game that poor quality and lackluster play from both teams was the standard of play. In the first game Cuba came-from-behind to secure a 2-1 win over Trinidad and Tobago. The championship-deciding game will be between Jamaica and their Caribbean neighbours Cuba, who have a superior goal difference. Jamaica's team: - Shawn Sawyers, Jermaine Taylor, Damion Stewart, Tyrone Marshall, Garfield Reid, Fabian Davis, Omar Daley (Keith Kelly 72nd), Jermaine Hue (Khari Stephenson 63rd), Andy Williams, Luton Shelton and Roland Dean (Teofore Bennett 68th). Read more at thereggaeboyz.com

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Jamaica Defeats T&T In Opener

Jamaica stopped arch-rivals Trinidad and Tobago 2-1 with goals from Luton Shelton and captain Andy Williams, in the opening game of the Digicel Caribbean Cup Finals in Barbados. Nigel Pierre got the lone goal for T&T. Trinidad and Tobago seemed to have had the early advantage before Jamaica struck 13 minutes into the game when Luton Shelton had an easy tap in at the back post. The Boyz then had periods of dominance and increased the lead at 35 minutes when Williams scored from a Jermaine Hue's right-sided corner with a header at the near post. T&T immediately pulled a goal back when Nigel Pierre picked up a long ball at the edge of the penalty area and lobbed it over Shawn Sawyers in goal. In another game Cuba defeated host Barbados 3-0.The top three teams will advance to the CONCACAF Gold Cup in the United States in July.Teams: Jamaica - Shawn Sawyers, Jermaine Taylor, Damion Stewart, Tyrone Marshall, Fabian Davis, Garfield Reid, Omar Daley (Khari Stephenson 75th), Jermaine Hue, (Keith Kelly 77th) Andy Williams, Luton Shelton, Roland Dean (Teofore Bennett 81st). Trinidad - Durance Williams, Marlon Rojas (Jose Luis Seabra 40th), Derek King, Keyeno Thomas, Leslie FitsPatrick, Angus Eve, David Nakhid (Densill Theobald 46th), Cornell Glen, Anton Pierre, Nigel Pierre, Cyd Grey (Scott Sealy 85th). Read more at thereggaeboyz.com

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Footballer Onandi Lowe cleared of drug charge

Jamaica foolball ace, Onandi Lowe, has been cleared by the Northampton Crown Court of being part of a drug smuggling ring. Lowe, 31, was accused of an attempt to possess more than 2lb (1kg) of crack cocaine when he allegedly signed for a package that was reported to contain drugs. Lowe told the jury he accepted the package as a favour for a friend and did not know its contents. Mr Lowe was released by First Division club Coventry City at the end of last season. Read more at thereggaeboyz.com

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Jamaica Failed to qualify for the World Cup...again

The dissapointment of Jamaica not qualifying for the 2006 World Cup in Germany is real. Apart from the thousands of heartbroken Reggae Boyz fans, it has also exposed the lack of true professionals that are involved with the Jamaica Football Federation (JFF). Just as important is that it has exposed people that were not qualified or suited for top administrative positions within the Jamaica Football Federation. How can we avoid this in the future? Read more at TheReggaeBoyz.com

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