KINGSTON, Jamaica—Montego Bay United (MBU) has dramatically reclaimed pole position in the Jamaica Premier League following a narrow 1-0 triumph against Tivoli Gardens at the Edwards Seaga Sports Complex on Thursday. This crucial victory marks their third consecutive win, solidifying their championship credentials.
The match’s solitary goal came from veteran striker Owayne Gordon, 34, who continued his impressive form by netting for the second successive game. Entering the fray as a 55th-minute substitute for the injured Jourdain Fletcher, Gordon made an immediate impact by expertly guiding the ball into the far left corner past goalkeeper Nicholas Clarke just seven minutes later. This decisive strike mirrored his previous match-winning contribution against Dunbeholden, where he also scored off the bench.
The three points elevate Montego Bay United to 35 points, establishing a three-point cushion over closest rivals Racing United. This resurgence comes just a day after Racing United had momentarily drawn level on points following their emphatic 4-1 demolition of Treasure Beach.
Thursday’s fixtures produced several other significant results. Portmore United spectacularly ended a five-match winless streak by overwhelming bottom-placed Spanish Town Police 4-0. Clayton Peck was the standout performer, opening the scoring in the 47th minute before converting a penalty just four minutes later. substitutes Marques Reid and Ronaldo Robinson completed the rout with late goals.
Elsewhere, Chapelton Maroons delivered a commanding 3-0 performance against Arnett Gardens, exacting revenge for their first-round defeat. Robino Gordon, Damoi Whitfield, and Sean Leighton found the net, propelling Maroons to sixth position on goal difference ahead of Tivoli Gardens, with both teams tied on 22 points.
The day’s action concluded with a dramatic late equalizer as Waterhouse FC’s Colorado Murray denied Harbour View a much-needed victory. Rohan Brown’s 54th-minute strike appeared to have secured the win for Harbour View until Murray’s 90th-minute intervention forced a 1-1 draw.
These results have significantly intensified the title race while reshaping the mid-table standings with several games remaining in the season.