New Green defeated Hillstars 2-1 to take the Captain's Bakery-sponsored Manchester Major league mid-season final played last week Sunday at Brooks Park.

For their efforts, New Green won the greater share of the thirty thousand dollars on offer.

Hillstars received a major setback early when Romaine Williamson was sent off in the fifth minute for striking another player. However, Hillstars rallied to take the lead through Kenroy Mullings in the 29th minute.

New Green, however, replied a minute later courtesy of Irwin Elliott. A keen tussle ensued, which ended in Milton Christopher scoring in the 89th minute and they played stoutly to ward off any more attacks. However, in time added on, Christopher was sent off for a second bookable offence.

Earlier, Hopewell recorded a 4-0 thumping of Clandon Strikers in the start of the Power Services-sponsored Division Two competition. Michael Folkes scored twice, his brother Basil once, and Akeem Taylor once.

That competition continues next Thursday with Gully Strikers of Cobbla hosting Lynhurst at the Cobbla Training camp.