Paradise Football Club may have just revealed the most dangerous "secret weapon" in the Barbados Football Association (BFA) Premier League.In a commanding display of clinical finishing on Tuesday...
Paradise Football Club may have just revealed the most dangerous "secret weapon" in the Barbados Football Association (BFA) Premier League.
In a commanding display of clinical finishing on Tuesday night, Paradise FC dismantled local rivals Pride of Gall Hill 5-0 at the BFA Technical Centre. The star of the show was undoubtedly Kamal Griffith, whose explosive debut in the starting XI left the Gall Hill defense searching for answers under the Wildey lights.
Given the nod to start in place of the injured Shamari Harewood, the Vincentian-born Griffith didn't just fill a vacancy—he hijacked the spotlight. Within just four minutes of the opening whistle, Griffith dismantled the Gall Hill backline to slot home his first of the night.
He wasn't finished, however. Throughout the first half, his intricate dribbling and relentless pressure kept the opposition on their heels. He struck again in the 44th minute, effectively killing the contest before the halftime oranges were even sliced. It was a performance defined by high-intensity movement that Gall Hill simply couldn't track, proving that Paradise has found a lethal new dimension to their frontline.
While Griffith grabbed the headlines, the victory was a masterclass in team coordination. Former Ellerton midfielder Shaquan Clarke opened his season scoring account in the 19th minute, while second-half substitutes ensured the pressure never wavered.
Nicholas Best, entering the fray in the 48th minute, proved to be an inspired tactical move. He mirrored Griffith’s impact by netting a brace of his own in the 64th and 89th minutes, putting the final exclamation points on a statement victory.
The scoreline tells only half the story. While the attack was firing, the Paradise backline—anchored by the experienced Ramon Manning and Raquan Clarke—was impenetrable. They squeezed the Gall Hill midfield, forcing turnovers deep in their own half and providing a stable platform for captain Jomo Harris to dictate the tempo.
Goalkeeper Jireh Malcolm walked away with a well-earned clean sheet, though he was rarely tested thanks to the organized unit in front of him.
It was a night of mounting frustrations for Gall Hill. Beyond the lopsided scoreline, head coach Barry Taylor faces personnel concerns after losing young midfielder Roderico Marques to a first-half injury. Despite the efforts of utility player Ronaldo "Block" Marques to stabilize the side, Gall Hill struggled to find any rhythm against a Paradise squad that looked every bit like title contenders.
Stat Summary:
Final Score: Paradise FC 5 - 0 Pride of Gall Hill
Goals: K. Griffith (4’, 44’), S. Clarke (19’), N. Best (64’, 89’)
Venue: BFA Technical Centre, Wildey
