KINGSTON, Jamaica — In a remarkable turnaround of fortunes, Spanish Town Police FC secured their inaugural Jamaica Premier League victory on Monday with a dramatic 2-1 triumph against former champions Waterhouse FC. The match, held at the newly renovated Anthony Spaulding Complex, marked a historic breakthrough for the team after enduring eleven consecutive winless matches this season.
The victory came as a particularly sweet redemption for Spanish Town Police FC, who had suffered devastating back-to-back losses conceding fifteen goals prior to this match. Despite being last season’s JFF Championships winners, the team had struggled immensely in their Premier League campaign until this breakthrough performance.
Diamond Clarke broke the deadlock in the 74th minute with an extraordinary long-range strike from outside the penalty area, expertly placing the ball beyond goalkeeper Akeem Bernard into the far corner. Waterhouse FC responded with Colorado Murray’s equalizer in the 85th minute, showcasing technical precision with a left-footed finish inside the box. However, Jordan Elliston delivered the decisive blow during added time, capitalizing on a rapid counterattack to secure the historic victory from close range.
In the evening’s second fixture, Montego Bay United reclaimed the league leadership with a 1-0 away victory against Arnett Gardens, courtesy of Okeemo Jones’ 81st-minute goal. This result propelled Montego Bay United to 26 points, establishing a two-point advantage over second-place Portmore United in the tightly contested standings.
Despite their monumental victory, Spanish Town Police FC remain at the bottom of the table with five points, while Waterhouse FC’s struggles continue with their third consecutive defeat and sixth straight winless match, leaving them in ninth position.