Chong’s free-kick earns Molynes victory over Cavalier

KINGSTON, Jamaica – Molynes United scored a surprise 1-0 win over inconsistent Cavalier FC in their Legend Jamaica Premier League first round game played at the Anthony Spaulding Sports Complex on Monday. It was Molynes’ second win of the season, ending a four-game losing run, and a second loss in as many games for Cavalier as both teams ended the game with 10 players each. With the loss, Cavalier fell to seventh place on seven points, one more than Molynes who rose several places to eighth place. Oquassa Chong’s splendid 18th minute free kick was the difference in the game, beating goalkeeper Taywane Lynch into the far right hand corner of the goal. Odane Murray of Molynes United and Nicholas Hamilton of Cavalier were sent off in the 76th minute. In the second game of the double header, Waterhouse FC played with 10 men from the 16th minute after Roshawn Amos was sent off, but still held Racing United to a 0-0 draw. It was the third straight draw for Waterhouse, who remain in third place with 12 points, one behind Racing, both behind leaders Montego Bay United who are on 14 points. -Paul A Reid