Match winner lauds Duckie

Jermaine Lannaman, Gleaner Writer

Waterhouse striker Jermaine 'Tuffy' Anderson says a renewed team spirit under new coach, Donovan Duckie, is one of the reasons for the team's admirable performance in the KSAFA/Claro Champions League.

Anderson, who since his arrival from Wadadah a few seasons ago has become like a cult hero at the Drewsland-based club, made the revelation yesterday after scoring twice in his team's commanding 2-0 win over Cavalier.

"Since the arrival of Coach Duckie, things have taken a turn for the better, and it is one of the reasons why we are doing so well in the Champions League," said Anderson.

"He has brought a lot of vibes and vision, the players seem to be buying into it, so hopefully, what you are seeing now is the start of great things to come," added the 32-year-old.

Waterhouse take lead

The game, which was the first of a double-header at the Edward Seaga Sports Complex, saw Waterhouse, who finished mid-table in last season's National Premier League, taking the lead when Anderson headed home a corner in the 19th minute.

This was after a fairly slow start between both teams, and before what turned out to be an intense first half.

However, try as they did, Cavalier, who last season won the KSAFA Super League, could not get an equaliser, and in the 72nd minute Anderson all but put the game away when he turned two defenders inside out before slotting home from atop the six-yard box.

"I don't think the defeat reflected the flow of the game as we, too, got some good chances to score," said Cavalier coach David Laylor.

"However, football is a game about chances, and if you create and don't capitalise and your opponents do, they are going to win," he added.

Waterhouse will play Arnett Gardens in Sunday's final of the Champions League, also at the Edward Seaga Sports Complex, after the latter recorded a 3-1 win over Harbour View in last night's second semi-final.