For Tivoli it was destiny fulfilled as the coaching staff, players and administrators dedicated the season’s success to the residents of Tivoli Gardens, who have been through trying times since an incursion last year rocked the community. In May 2010 more than seventy persons were killed and scores injured when the security forces converged on Tivoli Gardens to serve an arrest warrant on Christopher 'Dudus' Coke.
For coach Glendon “Admiral Bailey”, Sunday’s 3-0 victory over St Georges to win the Flow Cup, is a fitting tribute to those past and gone. “Right now it is an emotional moment for us. This is what we set out to do - win both competitions for the community of Tivoli Gardens, and we have done that and it is a wonderful feeling.” he said.
Substitute Jameel Hardware who came on late in the second half and scored Tivoli’s second goal, wept openly as he too celebrated another triumphant season for the West Kingston-based team. The player commented passionately, “I am so proud of the guys today and for me as well scoring in the Flow Cup final. This one is for all the supporters.”
The Flow Champions Cup win is Tivoli’s third all island knock out title, having tasted victory in the 98/99 season as well as the 2005/2006 season.
President of the Tivoli Gardens club and former Prime Minister of Jamaica Hon Edward Seaga was overjoyed at the team’s success. “The team delivered for us this year and we are very pleased at the overall professionalism displayed. The hard work that has been put in has paid off” commented the dignitary and well known football advocate.
Keammar Daley received his second Flow Man of the Match award, having done so in the semi finals against defending champions Boys Town. Daley’s amazing free kick in the 43rd minute put Tivoli ahead. “I knew I could score from that distance; I have been doing it in training and it finally worked out for me in a match situation,” he explained.
Daley received a desktop computer courtesy of Flow from Nasha Monique Douglas, Flow Brand Marketing Manager. She summed up the 2011 season, reiterating Flow’s commitment to the sport.
“Once again the Flow Champions Cup continues to pioneer local football in terms of on the field play and community support. It was evident from the turnout today that the people in Jamaica love their football, and we at Flow will continue to support the development of football in Jamaica.”
Tivoli Gardens walked away with the winner’s cheque of $1 million. Runners up St Georges pocketed $500,000 while losing semi finalists Boys Town and Sandals Whitehouse took home $250,000 each.
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