Thursday, April 23, 2026

Early wins for Paradise, Kickstart

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Paradise Club’s latest acquisition, Jaron Oughterson, returned to haunt his former club University of the West Indies (UWI) Blackbirds with a decisive goal when the Barbados Football Association’s Premier League season kicked off Sunday.

Both Paradise and Kickstart Rush picked up three vital points to start the season, after the latter defeated Brittons Hill 2-1 in a blockbuster showdown at the Barbados Football Association’s Technical Centre in Wildey, St Michael.

The opening encounter between Premiership heavyweights Paradise and UWI was evenly poised in the early stages, with several bursts of attacking pace and intent, particularly down the flanks. However, both sides were equally committed in the defensive third, resulting in a goalless first half.

Coached by former senior national captain Mario Harte, Paradise’s backline – comprising veteran Ramon Manning, former Deacons defender Russell Taylor at centre back, Raquan Clarke at right back and newcomer Jaiden Miller at left back – worked cohesively to limit UWI’s access inside the box.

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