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Inspired Waterhouse defeat Portmore
February 24, 2025
After four matches without a win at the Drewsland Mini Stadium, Waterhouse defeated Portmore United, which ended the game with 10 players, 1-0 at home in the Jamaica Premier League (JPL) yesterday.
The club also dedicated the win to former coach, Geoffrey Maxwell, who passed on the weekend.
Andre Fletcher scored the game's only goal in the first half, as Waterhouse stayed three points ahead of Racing United in sixth.
Waterhouse's assistant coach, Damion Gordon, said they were organised and strong defensively, which ensured them the result.
"It was hard enough (not winning at home). We definitely weren't seeing much fight. We saw a bit of it tonight and we were very impressed with it. And the crowd helped us, so we now have to move forward," he said.
"It was a good game based on how we set up. I like how we organised and we were really good on the set plays. We defended well and really took that chance and won the game," Gordon stated.
He added that Maxwell's passing, for whom a minute's silence was dedicated before the start of the game, was a big boost for them going into the match.
"We always try to get the players to know the history of the club. Tonight was a night to replicate some of the past memories and the team was excellent," he added.
Maxwell was a long-standing coach of the club, guiding the team to the Premier League title.
It was a competitive first half with not much clear cut scoring opportunities. Zhaine Pinnock had the best chance for Portmore but lifted over from eight yards.
Portmore United's Akeem Mullings was ejected at the 77th minute after pulling down Fletcher, who was through on goal.
Their coach, Rodolph Austin, admitted that they paid dearly for one bad mistake.
"It was a tough game. We were in control of the game, leading up to that bad mistake that led to the free kick they scored from," he observed.
"From that they gained some momentum and gave it their all. We tried to get back one but it did not happen. So credit to Waterhouse. You could see it meant a lot to them," he stated.
IMPRESSIVE RUN
Meanwhile, Dunbeholden impressive run under coach Harold Thomas continued after a thrilling come from behind 3-2 win over Humble Lion.
Dunbeholden fell behind to a 20th-minute goal from Stephen Barnett. But second half goals from Devonti Hodges, Dean-Andre Thomas and Dwight Merrick put Dunbeholden 3-1 ahead, before Humble Lion grabbed a second goal in the 74th minute.
Dunbeholden stayed in ninth but joined Tivoli, who drew 2-2 with Harbour View, on 32 points. Humble Lion sit at the bottom of the standings on 18 points.
Racing defeated Molynes 3-2 on a brace from Nickyle Ellis, with Stevaughn Spence scoring the other.
Peter McGregor and Marlon Pennicooke scored for Molynes, who are 11th on 23 points. Racing stayed seventh on 34.
In the other game, Cavalier came from behind to beat Chapelton Maroons 2-1. Stephen Barnett gave Chapelton the first half lead, but second half goals from Jalmaro Calvin and Shaquille Stein secured the points for Cavalier, who are fourth on 44 points. Chapelton are 12th on 22 points.
