A TENACIOUS performance by Waterloo brought them their first away win of the season in National Two, defeating Wharfedale 24-18 at Grassington.
The poor away form that had plagued the Merseysiders was swept aside as they moved back into the top half of the table.
Strong defence throughout and a determination to capitalise on attacking opportunities held the key as Waterloo took an early lead with a penalty from Alex Davies. Under pressure on their own line, an interception of a loose pass by Pablo Freijoo brought the opening try as the scrum-half went the length of the field, Davies tagging on the extras.
Waterloo attacked again and from forward pressure on the Wharfedale line Tom Davies went over from a rolling maul. A penalty from Davies to a late try for Wharfedale from Simon Horsfield gave the visitors a 18-5 lead at the break.
In the second half an exchange of penalties and a try for Wharfedale by Chris Malherbe, converted by Andrew Bagget, pulled the home side to within a score with seven minutes remaining.
