Arnett, Cavalier earn wins in JPL
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Arnett Gardens and champions Cavalier FC recorded wins over Harbour View and Molynes United in their Jamaica Premier League second round games on Sunday.
Jaheim Thomas’ 23rd minute goal carried Arnett to a 1-0 win over Harbour View in the second game of a double header at the Harbour View mini stadium.
It was a fourth straight win for second-placed Arnett as they improved to 51 points and closed the gap on leaders Mt Pleasant FA to four points.
Cavalier FC took over fourth place after beating Molynes United 3-0, jumping over Portmore United who were held 1-1 by Racing United at the Ferdie Neita Park.
Dwayne Atkinson gave Cavalier the lead in the 52nd minute, firing into an open goal after beating goalkeeper Carlos Robinson who had come off his line and rushed to the edge of the 18 yards box. Justin Dunn scored Cavalier’s second in the 64th minute before Richard King made it 3-0 with a stunning free kick from about 25 yards out in the 87th minute.
Portmore United appeared well on their way to a win over Racing United with a goal from Cardel Benbow in the 30th minute, when Nickyle Ellis scored in the 89th minute for Racing to share the points.
Dunbeholden FC continued to climb away from the drop zone, edging Waterhouse FC 1-0, their third win in their last four games and improved to 26 points. Damion Binns’ 87th minute goal helped Dunbeholden avenge their first round loss to Waterhouse. They are now seven points away from the relegation zone.
Andrew Vanzie scored in time added for Chapelton Maroons to earn a 1-1 draw with Vere United in their Clarendon derby. Denzel McKenzie had given Vere United the lead in the 15th minute but Vanzie came off the bench at the start of the second half and earned his team a share of the points.