Waterhouse Moves to Joint Second in Jamaica Premier League Standings
On October 22, 2024, Waterhouse secured a vital 1-0 victory over Harbour View in a Jamaica Premier League match held at Drewsland, Kingston. The win saw Waterhouse climb to joint second in the league standings, level on points with Portmore United and just one point behind leaders Montego Bay United.
Atapharoy Bygrave was the hero for Waterhouse, scoring his fifth goal of the season to secure the victory. The goal came after a tense battle against Harbour View, with Bygrave beating the goalkeeper Romario Palma with a well-taken finish.
The result marked Waterhouse’s third straight win and their fourth victory in five matches, solidifying their position as title contenders in the league. On the other hand, Harbour View suffered their second consecutive defeat, dropping to eighth place in the standings.
In the earlier match of the double header, Tivoli Garden secured their first win of the season by defeating promoted team Racing United 1-0. Horatio Morgan was the hero for Tivoli Gardens, scoring the winning goal in the 80th minute. The victory moved Tivoli Gardens up to 11th place, level on points with Racing United but with a superior goal difference.
Overall, it was an exciting day of football in the Jamaica Premier League, with Waterhouse’s victory propelling them to joint second in the standings and setting up an intriguing title race for the season ahead.
– Paul A Reid
