In a dramatic Sunday of Jamaica Premier League (JPL) action, Montego Bay United (MBU) solidified their top position while Treasure Beach fought their way out of the relegation zone. The league leaders secured a narrow 1-0 victory against Dunbeholden FC at Jarrett Park, marking their first home win at the venue this season. The decisive moment came from veteran striker Owayne Gordon, who converted a second-half penalty to break Dunbeholden’s impressive eight-match unbeaten streak and push MBU to 32 points.
Meanwhile, in a tense battle at the bottom of the table, Treasure Beach ended their four-game losing streak with a crucial 2-1 triumph over Molynes United at Drewsland. Daniel Hardy opened the scoring within six minutes, though Molynes equalized through Tyrique Wilson shortly after. Karim Bryan emerged as the hero, netting the winner during first-half stoppage time to lift Treasure Beach to 15 points and swap positions with Harbour View in the standings.
The day’s other matches produced tightly contested draws. Second-place Racing United (29 points) maintained their unbeaten run with a 1-1 comeback against Mt Pleasant FA, with Tajay Grant’s 69th-minute equalizer canceling out Jeudy Johnson’s opener. Third-place Portmore United (27 points) played to a goalless draw with Chapelton Maroons, extending their winless streak to five matches after previously winning four consecutive games.
Defending champions Cavalier SC were held to another 0-0 draw by Waterhouse FC, who demonstrated remarkable resilience despite playing the final 14 minutes with ten men after Shamari Dyer’s red card dismissal.