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Reynolds says KC’s scoring a ‘good sign’ after walloping Cumberland 18-0
September 16, 2024
After struggling to score in their opening match, Kingston College's (KC) coach Vassell Reynolds expressed satisfaction with their returns and goal-spread in Saturday's 18-rout of Cumberland High in the ISSA/WATA Manning Cup football match at Stadium East.
It was a day of high-scoring as Jamaica College thumped Ascot High 11-0, St George's College smashed Papine 10-0 and Excelsior High nailed Bridgeport High 7-1. In the context of so many goals being scored even St Catherine High's 4-0 thrashing of Holy Trinity High appeared miniscule.
The 'Purples', who were held 2-2 by unfancied Penwood High in their opening match, turned up the throttle and had six different scorers. They led 9-0 heading into the half-time break and Reynolds was pleased with their unwillingness to ease up.
"Overall, it wasn't a bad performance, albeit the opponents were on the weaker side. The number of goals shared across the team was a good sign," Reynolds said.
"One of the good things from this game also was that we scored nine goals in the first half, so there was clear intent and they kept it up in the second half; they didn't become complacent."
Four goals from Deshawn Byfield and Kajay Fletcher, hat-tricks from Kimani Reece and Kamaul Patterson, a brace from Damaine Smith, and a lone strike from Christano Myers sealed the win for KC.
"A statement win, if you may call it that," Reynolds said.
"I thought we did well enough last week Monday against Penwood to have won that game, but we just never executed in front of goal. I asked them to continue on that same vein by creating the chances, but this time, to make use of them.
"We just had a little bump in terms of what happened last week Monday, so I said to them it's better that this happened in our first game so we can learn not to take any team for granted."
KC's next assignment will be against Jose Marti Technical High on Tuesday at Stadium East. While Reynolds said he is not expecting another lopsided scoreline, he is confident his team can place another good performance.
The result also means KC move atop Zone C on goal difference ahead of Penwood, Campion College and Jose Marti. All four have four points from a win and a draw in two matches. Meadowbrook and Cumberland are bottom of the group after losing both matches.
