The Jamaica Premier League witnessed a significant shift in its competitive landscape this Sunday as perennial contenders Mount Pleasant FA and Cavalier SC secured crucial victories, narrowing the championship gap to just four points behind league leaders Racing United. Both clubs now stand at 22 points following their respective 1-0 triumphs, setting the stage for an intensified title pursuit in the coming weeks.
At Jarrett Park, Mount Pleasant FA claimed their sixth seasonal victory against Montego Bay United through a decisive 47th-minute strike from Raheem Edwards. Head coach Theodore Whitmore characterized the win as “very important,” emphasizing that “three points today were necessary” given their position in the standings and games in hand. The match proved particularly challenging for Montego Bay United, marking their first consecutive defeats this season amid ongoing recovery efforts following Hurricane Melissa.
Simultaneously, Cavalier SC broke their winless streak against Harbour View FC with Christopher Ainsworth’s 66th-minute goal, reversing their first-round stalemate. Harbour View’s struggles continued as they extended their winless run to four matches, dropping to 10th position in the league tables.
In other Sunday fixtures, St Catherine Police FC continued their impressive form with a 1-0 victory over promoted side Treasure Beach FC. Jordan Elliston secured the win with his 51st-minute goal, replicating his match-winning performance against Waterhouse FC two rounds prior. The match concluded with Treasure Beach reduced to 10 players after Jahiem Harris received a red card in the 84th minute.
Molynes United further distanced themselves from relegation concerns with a 2-0 win over Waterhouse FC, avenging their first-round loss. Nickache Murray opened the scoring in the 43rd minute before substitute Wisdom Ubani sealed the victory in the 71st minute. In a surprising development, Portmore United missed their opportunity to reclaim the top spot after being held to a goalless draw by Dunbeholden FC.