KINGSTON, Jamaica — Cavalier SC started the defense of their Jamaica Premier League title with a come-from-behind 2-1 win over Portmore United at Sabina Park on Sunday.

Portmore United had beaten Cavalier SC twice last year and took the lead in the 19th minute through Tarick Ximines but Jalmaro Calvin equalised in the 25th minute and an own goals by Akeem Mullings in the 60th minute secured the points.

Meanwhile, Vere United bounced back from their opening game loss to Montego Bay United to beat Molynes United 3-1. Roshawn Oldfield opened the scoring for Vere United in the 11th minute but Jeremy Nelson equalised two minutes later. Denzel McKenzie then restored Vere United’s lead in the 25th minute and Romarion Thomas added an insurance goal in time added on at the end of the second half.

Promoted Racing United got their first win in the Premier League, edging Dunbeholden FC 1-0 thanks to a goal from Mikyle Williams in the 40th minute.

Racing were beaten 1-0 in their opening game against Waterhouse FC.

In the other game, Humble Lion and Tivoli Gardens ended 0-0.
-Paul A Reid