Jamaica Premier League: Montego Bay United Dominates Opening Weekend

Trinidadian defender Jordon Britto runs off in celebration after scoring the opening goal for Montego Bay United against Vere United in the Jamaica Premier League. Photo: Lennox Aldred

Montego Bay United Brushes Aside Vere United

KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – Trinidadian defender Jordon Britto scored the first goal of the new season in the Jamaica Premier League (JPL) as his team, Montego Bay United, brushed aside Vere United 4-1 on the opening weekend.

Britto rose high to head home a 6th-minute cross from captain Owayne Gordon as Montego United leaped to joint top of the league standings in the nation’s top flight.

The Montego Bay United Lineup

The Montego Bay United team also had three other Trinidad and Tobago players in its lineup: goalkeeper Aaron Enill and defenders Josiah Trimmingham and Darnell Hospedales.

Other Matches

Elsewhere, Arnett Gardens FC secured a comfortable 3-0 win over Dunbeholden FC, with Guyanese forward Neron Barrow playing 37 minutes in the losing cause.

In the other fixture, Trinidadian Nathaniel James played 20 minutes as his team, Mount Pleasant Academy, secured a 2-0 win over Portmore United, who had St. Lucian defender Melvin Doxilly in their line.

Conclusion

The opening weekend of the Jamaica Premier League saw Montego Bay United dominate Vere United, with Trinidadian defender Jordon Britto scoring the first goal of the season. The team’s strong performance was backed up by the presence of three other Trinidad and Tobago players in its lineup.

FAQs

* Who scored the first goal of the new season in the Jamaica Premier League?
+ Trinidadian defender Jordon Britto
* Which team did Montego Bay United beat in the opening weekend?
+ Vere United
* Who else played for Montego Bay United besides Jordon Britto?
+ Aaron Enill, Josiah Trimmingham, and Darnell Hospedales