Paul-Andre Walker, Staff Reporter
Boys' Town's Gary McLeod scores past Arnett Gardens' goalkeeper Julian McLeish during the final preliminary round Red Stripe Light Beach Futbol game at the Hellshire Beach yesterday. Boys' Town beat Arnett 7-0 but failed to advance to the semi-final, edged out by Arlington. - RICARDO MAKYN/STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
PORTMORE UNITED yesterday stayed in contention for a sixth football title this season after joining Wadadah, Holland Police and Arlington in the semi-finals of the Red Stripe Light Beach Futbol Tournament.
The locals will play guest teams the United States and Argentina in the semi-finals.
Portmore eased their way into the semi-finals after an easy 5-2 victory over Sandy Bay at the Hellshire Beach.
Los Perfectos fell short of the semis even though they beat Holland Police 6-3 in a top-of-the-table clash to decide the semi-finalist from their group. Holland advanced on a one-goal advantage in goal difference.
Wadadah, similar to Holland, had to wait until yesterday before they could be sure of their place in the semis after beating Waterhouse 8-5, who were knocked out in what was their first defeat of the tournament.
SOLID PERFORMANCES
Arlington have surprised a few teams already in this tournament and continue to push out solid performances after holding on to beat Invaders 6-4, qualifying for the semis ahead of Boys' Town, who were breathing down their necks.
Boys' Town had the biggest win of the day for the second time in a row when they beat Arnett Gardens 7-0 in an attempt to oust Arlington, who had beaten them in the first game of the season.
In the day's other games, Harbour View got their first win of the season with a walk-over after Reno failed to show for the game, which was only of academic importance.
Constant Spring weren't as fortunate as Harbour View and exited the tournament without winning a game, losing 7-4 to St. George's. Village beat Rivoli 7-4.
The semi-finals will be played at Long Beach Park in Negril this weekend and begins with an exhibition game between the United States and Argentina this Saturday.
