Football
Harbour United win the derby with a late header
The Meridian Daily ·
Wednesday, 7 October 2026 ·
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A header from Tomas Reyes in the 88th minute gave Harbour United a 2-1 win over Ridge Hill Rovers in front of 31,000 fans at the Quayside Stadium.
Rovers had taken the lead early in the second half through a fine long-range shot from Leon Abara, but United levelled from a corner ten minutes later.
The win lifts United to third in the league, two points behind the leaders. "The supporters carried us tonight," said manager Ines Varga.
Young players from the city academy are being given more chances this season, and several have already made their debut.
Medical staff will assess two players who picked up knocks, but neither injury is thought to be serious.
Rovers had taken the lead early in the second half through a fine long-range shot from Leon Abara, but United levelled from a corner ten minutes later.
The win lifts United to third in the league, two points behind the leaders. "The supporters carried us tonight," said manager Ines Varga.
Young players from the city academy are being given more chances this season, and several have already made their debut.
Medical staff will assess two players who picked up knocks, but neither injury is thought to be serious.
