The USA Hawks managed to resist a late resurgence from Jamaica, clinching a hard-fought 30-26 victory on the Mona Bowl, College of West Indies in Kingston, on Saturday.
In an intense rugby showdown, Tahj-Jay Lynch scored his second attempt within the 77th minute, and Kenneth Walker crossed the tryline simply earlier than the full-time whistle. Nevertheless, their efforts weren’t sufficient to safe a win for the Reggae Warriors, regardless of the passionate help of the house crowd.
Jamaica took an early 10-0 lead, although they’d much less possession. Nonetheless, the USA Hawks made a comeback and led 14-10 at halftime. Kyle Granby, the middle from Brooklyn Kings, performed a pivotal position, scoring two of his three tries simply earlier than the break. Granby, who additionally efficiently kicked two objectives, accomplished a powerful five-minute hat-trick shortly after the second half started. Tahj-Jay Lynch’s second attempt within the fiftieth minute gave the Reggae Warriors hope.
Jamaica refused to give up
Tries by veteran ahead Joe Eichhner within the sixtieth minute and five-eighth Ryan Bannerot, 11 minutes later, appeared to safe the victory for the USA, however Jamaica refused to give up.
USA captain, Peter Lupton, commented on the hard-fought match: “It was a back-and-forth battle, and we needed to cope with some formidable opponents. It was a difficult recreation from begin to end. We solely had one follow session main as much as the sport, with gamers engaged on their particular person health. It’s been a constructive turnaround and a win for us, but it surely’s undoubtedly successful for each side. I used to be pleasantly stunned by the dimensions of the gang and the help they confirmed for the Jamaican crew. It was a outstanding expertise.”
The Jamaican crew confronted setbacks as they misplaced Andrew Simpson within the first half and Kevin Thomas within the second half to accidents, limiting their bench.
Jamaica’s coach, Roy Calvert, expressed gratitude to the USA Hawks for his or her go to to Jamaica, highlighting the sturdy turnout of supporters. He stated, “Immediately’s match showcased us to potential sponsors and volunteers, elevating our profile right here. Regardless of the slim loss, it was a incredible event. We at the moment are 1-1 for video games performed between the nations right here in Jamaica and look ahead to the subsequent one.”
JAMAICA 26
Lineup: Andrew Simpson, Kamarine Williams, Ryan Grant, Tahj-Jay Lynch, Kenneth Walker, Chevaughn Bailey, Marvin Thompson, Owen Linton, Adrian Corridor, Omar Jones, Kevin Thomas, Reinhard Richards, Daniel Graham; Interchanges: Akkem Murray, Kile Nembhard, Hakeem Richards, Oshane Edie
Tries: Williams (15), Graham (22), Lynch (50, 77), Walker (80)
Objectives: Ryan Grant ½, Chevaughn Bailey ½, Adrian Corridor 1/1
USA 30
Lineup: David Washington, James Williams, Jason Martin, Kyle Granby, City Iyo, Ryan Bannerot, Peter Lupton, Tevita Bryce, Mason McCrory, Malcolm Webb, Wes Piggins, Sean Hunt, Joe Eichner; Interchanges: Matt Finnesy, Ethan Ferrick, Gunnar Johnson, Bart Longchamp
Tries: Webb (30), Granby (37, 39, 42), Eichhner (60), Bannerot (71)
Objectives: McCrory 1/4, Granby 2/2
Referee: Kemoy Whyte (Jamaica)
Half Time: 10-14
