KINGSTON, Jamaica — Thursday’s Jamaica Premier League fixtures delivered spectacular drama as Portmore United ascended to the league’s pinnacle following a hard-fought 2-1 triumph over Waterhouse FC at Drewsland Stadium. This crucial victory marks their fourth consecutive win and second since the season’s resumption after Hurricane Melissa’s disruption, propelling them to 24 points and overtaking previous leaders Montego Bay United.
The match unfolded with explosive intensity as Tedj Bryan ignited the scoreboard with a 17th-minute opener for Portmore. Waterhouse FC responded swiftly with Colorado Murray equalizing just five minutes later. The decisive moment arrived in the 35th minute when defender Stephen Young secured the winning goal, cementing Portmore’s seventh seasonal victory.
Meanwhile, the day witnessed stunning upsets and remarkable comebacks across the league. Defending champions Cavalier SC suffered a shocking 1-0 defeat to relegation-threatened Molynes United, who celebrated their inaugural seasonal win after eight consecutive losses against Cavalier. The upset intensified when Cavalier played the final 13 minutes with ten men following Denzel McKenzie’s dismissal.
In a goal-laden spectacle, Montego Bay United squandered a two-goal advantage twice against Harbour View, ultimately settling for a 4-4 draw. Despite establishing early dominance through Jourdain Fletcher’s brace and Dwight Merrick’s contribution, Montego Bay conceded two late goals to Trayvone Reid, who inspired Harbour View’s spectacular comeback.
Mount Pleasant FA delivered the day’s most commanding performance with a 5-0 demolition of Tivoli Gardens. Daniel Green and Warner Brown each scored doubles, while Rapha Intervil contributed a fourth goal, ending Tivoli Gardens’ three-game winning streak in devastating fashion.