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December 9, 2010
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Seba, Wadadah joint leaders |
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Adrian Frater, News Editor
Western Bureau: With the 2010-11 Captain's Bakery Western Super League now on in earnest, former national champions Seba United and Wadadah, who are both unbeaten, are the joint front-runners in the twelve-team competition, which will land the eventual winner in the 2011-12 DPL qualification tournament. Seba United, like Wadadah are on 10 points after three wins and one draw, in their four outings, were dazzling in their last game, on Sunday, spanking Exidos FC 7-0. Seba were led by goals from Kemar James (2), Nicholas Barnes (2), Omar Reid, Iton Scott and Torey Samuels, who scored one each. "The team is playing quite well and it is nice to see so many different players scoring in one game," said Danilo Barriga, Seba United's Peruvian coach. "Our objective is to stay consistent throughout this tournament and we should be okay." The Wadadah team, who had a dismal 2009-10 season, hovering just over the relegation zone for long periods, have hit a comfort zone according to their coach Daniel Ricketts. good start "We have started much better than we did last year and we are thankful for that," said Ricketts, whose team had a 4-1 win over Montpelier FC last weekend. "We have been putting in the work on the training field so we are not surprised by the results we are getting." Frome FC, one of the competition's perennial campaigners, hold third position in the standings, on nine points, accumulated from three wins and one defeat, in four games. Catherine Hall FC and Montpelier are next in the standings on seven points each. The remainder of the standings read as follows: Harmony 5, Russia 5, Granville FC 4, Tomorrow's People 3, Bamboo FC 0 and Exidus FC 0. A total of 57 goals have been scored. Seba United are the most prolific team with 13 goals, followed by Wadadah 9, Montpelier and Granville, who have seven goals each. Exidos have the worst defensive record, giving up 13 goals. In addition to qualifying for the 2011-12 DPL qualifying place, the eventual winner of the competition will take home the Captain's Bakery & Grill Trophy and a cash purse of $150,000. |
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