Montego Bay United have reclaimed the summit of the Wray and Nephew Jamaica Premier League after grinding out a 1–0 victory over Arnett Gardens on Monday to bring Match Day 12 to a close.
The Montegonians snapped a two-match winless run thanks to a late strike from Okeemo Jones, who found the decisive goal in the 80th minute to secure all three points. The result lifted Mobay United to 26 points, moving them two clear of Portmore United, who slipped to second following a 2–0 defeat to Mount Pleasant on Sunday.
For Arnett Gardens, the loss continued a difficult spell of form. The “Junglists” have now managed just one win in their last five outings and remain eighth in the standings on 12 points.
Earlier, history was made in the opening game of the double-header at the Tony Spaulding Sports Complex as newly promoted Spanish Town Police FC celebrated their first-ever win in the Jamaica Premier League, edging Waterhouse 2–1 in dramatic fashion.
Diamond Clarke gave Spanish Town Police the lead in the 73rd minute, before Colorado Murray struck in the 84th to draw Waterhouse level. However, the newcomers had the final say when Jordan Elliston converted the winner in the 90th minute, sparking celebrations for the debutantes.
Despite claiming their maiden victory of the campaign, Spanish Town Police remain rooted to the bottom of the table on five points. Waterhouse, meanwhile, sit ninth on goal difference above Chapelton Maroons who are also on 12 points.
