Montego Bay United edge 10-man Chapelton Maroons, extend JPL lead

Montego Bay United solidified their position at the top of the Jamaica Premier League with a thrilling 2-1 comeback victory over Chapelton Maroons at Turners Field in Clarendon. Despite falling behind early, Montego Bay showcased resilience to secure the win, extending their lead to 16 points, four ahead of Racing United and Portmore United, who played out a goalless draw. Chapelton Maroons, now winless in their last four matches, took an early lead through Andrew Vanzie’s sixth-minute penalty. However, Okeemo Jones leveled the score with a stunning free-kick in the 31st minute, marking his first-ever JPL goal. Dwight Merrick sealed the victory with a decisive strike in the 53rd minute. Chapelton’s struggles were compounded when Carlton Brown received a second yellow card in the 82nd minute, leaving them a player short for the second consecutive game. Meanwhile, Waterhouse FC fought back from a goal down but were held to a 1-1 draw by Mt Pleasant FA, thanks to goalkeeper Tafari Chambers’ late penalty save. Defending champions Cavalier secured their second straight win, defeating Tivoli Gardens 2-0, while Molynes United staged a remarkable comeback to draw 2-2 with Spanish Town Police FC, courtesy of a brace from substitute Wisdom Ubani.