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Village get off the mark by LeVaughn Flynn, Staff Reporter Akeem Thenstead of August Town goes down following a tackle from Steve Green of TivoliGardens in Cash Plus Premier League action at the UWI Bowl yesterday. August Town won 2-1. - Ricardo Makyn
 
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he drought for Village United finally came to an end as the Trelawny team got their first win of the season in the Cash Plus Premier League. A 77th penalty by Troy Smith and another by Omar Allen in time-added-on gave Village an unlikely 2-0 win over St. Georges Sports Club and their first full points this season from 13 games. Village still occupy the bottom of the standings, however, with eight points.

Only Wednesday, St. Georges were riding a high wave after beating Harbour View 2-0. The Portlanders have slipped to fourth spot with 18 points. While Smith and Allen were the goalscorers, the architect of the victory was club stalwart Fabian Dawkins, who had a foot in both goals. In the first instance, his cross was handled by Dale Wallace while on the second occasion his cross was slotted home by Allen from inside the six-yard box.

Tegat pleased "I am really pleased with the way they played today. We spent a lot of time on finishing in the week leading up to the game as we were not scoring a lot before. We got a lot of chances today and converted twice so I hope it is a new beginning," coach Paul 'Tegat' Davis said after the game.

At the top of the table, Portmore United were beaten for the second time this season by Waterhouse as they were clipped 1-0 at Ferdie Neita Park. The loss, courtesy of a 53rd minute strike by Jonathan Williams, didn't bother the leaders too much as they still enjoy a six-point lead over Tivoli Gardens. Waterhouse, however, jumped to third with 20 points. At the UWI Bowl, a Daniel Shaw brace (31st and 43rd) aided August Town's recovery efforts as they beat Tivoli Gardens 2-1 and look to climb out of the bottom of the standings. They still remain in eleventh position on 13 points, while Tivoli Gardens, who got their goal from Navion Boyd (80th), remain in second place on 21 points. Arnett draw Hosts Arnett Gardens came from behind to draw 2-2 with Sporting Central Academy courtesy of two second half penalties by Leon Strickland. Sporting Central had earlier taken the lead through an Oneke Ford sixth-minute spot kick followed by a Sean Coleman 27th minute strike. Both teams are equal with 15 points each. In the late encounter at the Harbour View Mini Stadium, striker Kavin Bryan regained form after a recent slump, scoring the lone goal in the 64th minute in Harbour View's 1-0 win over Reno. Harbour View are fourth with 19 points while Reno are seventh on 16 points. Only five matches were played as the fixture between Seba United and Boys' Town has been postponed until January 16.
 
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