In a stunning Sunday showdown that reshaped the Jamaica Premier League landscape, Waterhouse FC delivered a monumental 1-0 upset against reigning Caribbean Cup champions Mount Pleasant FA at Drax Hall. The victory marked Waterhouse’s first consecutive wins this season while handing the St. Ann titans their second defeat of the campaign.
The match’s decisive moment arrived in the 25th minute when Nerron Barrow unleashed an extraordinary looping left-footed strike from the right flank of Mount Pleasant’s 18-yard box. The ball arced magnificently into the top left corner of the net, securing Waterhouse’s first triumph over their opponents since the 2022-23 season.
League leaders Montego Bay United fortified their position with a 2-0 victory against Chapelton Maroons at Jarrett Park, extending their advantage to seven points. Nashordo Gibbs initiated the scoring in the third minute, while Jourdain Fletcher sealed the win with his league-leading 12th goal in the 77th minute.
In a dramatic reversal at Stadium East, Tivoli Gardens overcame defending champions Cavalier with a 2-1 comeback victory. Cavalier initially led due to an 82nd-minute own goal from goalkeeper Nathaniel Francis, but Nickalia Fuller responded immediately with a breathtaking 23-yard free kick that curled into the top corner. Substitute Dayne Ewen completed the turnaround with a close-range finish during stoppage time.
Dunbeholden FC ended their four-game winless streak with an explosive 4-2 performance against Harbour View, who conceded four goals for the second consecutive match. Damion Binns scored twice for Dunbeholden, who established a commanding 3-0 halftime lead through additional goals from Odean Pennycooke and Fabion McCarthy.
Other fixtures saw Racing United and Portmore United draw 1-1 in a clash between second-place contenders, while Treasure Beach and Arnett Gardens settled at 1-1. Molynes United missed a crucial opportunity to advance in the standings after being held 1-1 by bottom-placed Spanish Town Police FC.