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Waterhouse FC’s flawless start to the Jamaica Premier League season came to a halt Thursday evening when they were held to a 1-1 draw by defending champions Portmore United in a rescheduled fixture at Ferdie Neita Park in Kingston. The result marked the first time this campaign that Waterhouse failed to secure three points, yet they maintained their grip on first place through superior goal difference.
Portmore struck first when Jevaughn Grant opened the scoring in the 22nd minute with his opening goal of the season. The advantage proved temporary, however, as Waterhouse responded swiftly through Rohan Brown, who levelled the match just six minutes later. Brown’s 28th-minute equaliser extended his personal tally to three goals for the campaign and proved decisive in securing a point for his side.
The draw left Waterhouse perched atop the standings with 10 points from four matches, level on points with Montego Bay United but ahead on goal difference. Portmore, meanwhile, climbed to seventh place with five points accumulated from one victory and two draws, maintaining their unbeaten record as defending champions. Both teams head into their upcoming fixtures without a loss to their name, setting the stage for continued competition in the league’s early stages.
The Jamaica Premier League is the top-flight professional football competition in Jamaica, featuring the nation’s elite clubs competing for domestic supremacy each season.
Jamaican football remains a central part of the island’s sporting culture and national identity. The JPL’s competitive balance and the performance of clubs like Waterhouse and Portmore reflect the depth of talent within Caribbean football and the passionate fan base that supports local football across the region.
Sources and attribution
- Jamaica Observer
- Jamaica Premier League
- Portmore United FC vs Waterhouse FC live score, H2H and …
- Regular Season Standings – Jamaica Premier League
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