Norwood advance in Captain’s Bakery KO
MONTEGO BAY, St James — NEWLY promoted Division One team Norwood Strikers advanced to the second round of the St James Football Association’s Captain’s Bakery Knock-out after beating Copperwood Strikers 2-1 at the UDC field on Tuesday.
Rushane Reid scored twice for Norwood who were runners-up in the Division Two last season, netting in the 15th and 60th minutes while Ryon Campbell scored in the 88th minute for Copperwood.
Norwood joins Seaview FC who beat Abes United 4-0 on Monday at UDC field.
Shavar Blake scored twice along with Dana Evans and an own goal for Seaview.
Both will advance to Friday’s second-round draw that will include the Senior League teams.
The first round will continue this afternoon with Champion United taking on Marl Road, also at UDC, starting at 3:00 pm