High-flying Tru-Juice take over JPL lead

Montego Bay United's Dwight Merrick (right) gets away from Portmore United's Jahein Rose in their Legend JPL first round game played at Jarrett Park on Sunday, November 1, 2026. Portmore came from behind twice to earn a 2-2 draw. (Photo: Paul Reid) Despite being down to 10 players, MBU took the lead against the defending champions when Jordaine Fletcher pounced on a cross from Devonte Campbell and powered the ball past goalkeeper Robert Henry in the second minute of time added.

Portmore wasted little time getting the equaliser as Jevaughn Grant caught Barlett off his line a minute later and lobbed the ball over the head of the goalkeeper. MBU retook the lead in the 59th minute when Fletcher repaid Campbell for his first half assist, sending him through to beat Henry from just inside the 18-yard box. Demario Dailey however salvaged a point for Portmore when he capitalised on a mix-up in the MBU defense and scored from close range in the 77th minute. Also on Sunday, Dunbeholden scored their second win, beating Humble Lion 3-0 with goals from Marlon Allen, Clive Wedderburn and Nevaun Turner. Tivoli Gardens gifted Arnett…