ISL: Titans, Union, Arsenal, & Knights Win
[Updated with photos/videos] The Titans, Union, Arsenal, and Knights all recorded victories on opening day of the Lindo’s ISL 2011 season yesterday [June 18]. The Titans broke open a 4-4 match by notching three fourth quarter goals to cruise to a 7-4 victory.
The Union scored a late goal to edge the Kings 6-5. The Arsenal needed an OT Shoot-out goal to defeat the Royal 8-7 [photo gallery here], and the Knights dominated play against the 2010 Lindo’s ISL Champion Storm in winning 9-1.
Jamie Smith, Javon Minors, and Lonnie Bascome scored 4th quarter goals for the Titans in game one to outlast the Apex 7-4. Smith scored two goals for his new team to key the victory. Heyes Wolfe scored two goals for the Apex in a losing effort.
Eugene Calder was the hero for the Union in game two of the day. Calder’s second goal of the day came with just over a minute left in regulation, and broke a 5-5 tie with the Kings. The Union held on for the 6-5 victory.
Milton Ferraira recorded the season’s first hat trick in a losing effort for the Kings. Kings midefielder Rui Furtardo had a hand in all three Kings 4th quarter goals, but it wasn’t enough to top the Union
The Arsenal got a shoot-out goal from Striker Cornell Castle to win the first Overtime game of the season. Royal midfielder Darrin Dowling tied the game at seven with a header goal in the box with :20 left in regulation. Dowling’s goal gave him the hat trick. Six different players scored a goal for Arsenal.
Arsenal Striker Cecoy Robinson notched two goals in the second half. Castle’s Shoot-out goal was the difference after Jemeiko Jennings hit the post, and Torri Davis was called for a five second violation in the shoot-out period.
It was all Knights in the day’s final match. Storm scored the first goal of the game, but didn’t score again and watched the Knights score six 2nd quarter goals and nine straight goals overall. Keston Lewis recorded a hat trick for the Knights. Lindo’s ISL action resumes on Saturday night at National Stadium when the Storm take on the Apex, the Knights battle the Titans, and the Arsenal take on the Union.
Please visit www.islsoccer.com for scoring summaries, game recaps, and all the 2011 Lindo’s ISL statistics. The Lindo’s ISL is great entertainment for the whole family. Tickets are now on sale and can be purchased for $10 at all Lindo’s, and Sidekicks locations. They can also be purchased at the International Sports Store, the BFA, and the Pro Shop. 2011 Lindo’s ISL schedules are free and available at all ticket locations.
I went to the national stadium thinking I was just gonna stay for a short time because I was attending another event. I ended up staying the entire day. The football was entertaining as well as the various entertainers. It was a pleasure to be in a family friendly environment without any fear. Congrats to the organizers of this event. I hope it is around to stay. I will be getting tickets for the rest of the games.
It was alot of fun! Well organized and fast paced, exciting football. I’m liking the Titans this season. The way they worked hard for each other and kept fighting when they went behind was good to watch. I’ll be there Saturday to watch them beat the Knights!!
I’m also liking the titans. They are a good passing squad who will find themselves in the middle of the season in great position to possibly take the title. I’m a big fan of them and I will be following the titans and rooting for them for the rest of the season. Good Luck Guys