ST JAMES, Jamaica – Despite being held to a second straight goal-less draw, Montego Bay United (MBU) held on to their lead in the Jamaica Premier League (JPL) after their stalemate against Portmore United at the Montego Bay Sports Complex on Sunday.

MBU, who are unbeaten over their last five games, all without conceding a goal, are on 14 points, one more than Portmore who are tied with Waterhouse FC who have played a game less and will play on Monday night.

Mt Pleasant FA snapped a string of three straight draws with a 1-0 win over Tivoli Gardens in the second game of a double header at Drax Hall, thanks to a 70th minute goal from Kimonie Bailey. The win saw Mt Pleasant move to 12 points from their six games played.

Humble Lion and Dunbeholden both scored their first wins of the season, beating Molynes United and Harbour View respectively, by 1-0 margins.

Andre Clennon scored a goal in time added for Humble Lion who move to seventh place on eight points.

Leo Campbell’s 15th minute goal was good for Dunbeholden as Harbour View lost their third straight. Despite the win, Dunbeholden are still at the foot of the table on three points.

Paul A Reid