Portmore outscore Cavalier 4-2 as top three win in JPL

The eighth round of the Jamaica Premier League, played under challenging rainy conditions, saw the top three teams solidify their dominance with decisive victories. Montego Bay United, led by Jourdain Fletcher’s double, secured a 2-0 win against Molynes United, extending their winning streak to five games and outscoring their opponents 15-0 in the process. Fletcher’s goals in the 45th and 58th minutes brought his tally to five, tying him with teammate Dwight Miekle for the league’s top scorer. Meanwhile, Racing United ended a three-game goal drought with a commanding 3-0 victory over Spanish Town Police FC, who played the entire second half with 10 men after Anil Ferguson’s red card. Portmore United also bounced back from consecutive draws, overcoming defending champions Cavalier 4-2 in a thrilling match that featured a brace from Ronaldo Robinson. Elsewhere, Mt Pleasant FA climbed to ninth place with a 3-1 win over Chapelton Maroons, while Tivoli Gardens snapped a four-game winless streak with a 2-1 comeback victory against Harbour View. The round also saw a dramatic 0-0 draw between Treasure Beach and Waterhouse FC, where three penalties were missed, and the Arnett Gardens vs. Dunbeholden FC match was postponed due to weather conditions.