PORT Saints FC put on a commanding Saturday afternoon display to dismantle Camden Haven Redbacks 4-0 in front of a lively home crowd.
The breakthrough came on the half-hour mark when midfielder Mike Finlayson lofted a pinpoint ball over the top for forward Travis Pascoe, who was brought down in the box.
Jordan Stevenson calmly stepped up and converted the penalty to open the scoring.
Just six minutes after the break, the Saints doubled their lead.
A scramble in the Redbacks’ area saw Pascoe react quickest, poking the ball home from close range.
Barely a minute later, Stevenson made it 3-0, blasting a low shot under the keeper’s hands after a slicing through-ball carved open the defence.
The Saints nearly added a fourth moments later, with Angus Goodman rattling the crossbar from distance in a warning of what was to come.
With 18 minutes remaining, Stevenson completed his hat trick, latching onto another well-weighted through ball and coolly finishing past the keeper to seal the win.
The Redbacks had their chances, finding themselves in several one-on-one situations, but lacked the finishing touch as shots drifted wide.
The result sees Port Saints FC continue their strong form, while the Redbacks will be left ruing missed opportunities.
Subject to weather conditions, Port Saints are set to take on Macleay Valley Rangers on Saturday 16, August at Findlay Park.
Reserve grade kicks off at 1pm, with first grade at 3pm.
By Dan GARDNER
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