KINGSTON, Jamaica —Spanish Town Police FC created history on Monday, winning their first game in the Jamaica Premier League, edging former champions Waterhouse FC 2-1 in the first game of a double- header at the newly refurbished Anthony Spaulding Complex.

After back-to-back heavy losses, conceding 15 goals, Spanish Town Police FC, the winners of the JFF Championships last season, scored their first win in their 12th game.

Meanwhile, Montego Bay United returned to the top of the points table, spoiling Arnett Gardens’ first game at home, winning 1-0 in the second game.

It was not pretty for Spanish Town Police FC but they savoured the three points with goals from Diamond Clarke in the 74th minute and Jordan Elliston in time added, while Colorado Murray equalised for Waterhouse FC in the 85th minute.

Despite the win, Spanish Town Police FC are still at the foot of the points table on five points, while Waterhouse FC have lost three in a row and are winless in six games and are in ninth position.

Clarke gave Spanish Town Police the lead when he scored a spectacular goal from outside the penalty area from the right side beating goalkeeper Akeem Bernard into the far corner.

Murray levelled for Waterhouse FC in the 85th minute, turning nicely inside the Spanish Town Police FC’s 18-yard box to beat goalkeeper Glenroy Samuel with a left foot shot.

Despite trying to not lose, Spanish Town Police had the last laugh when Elliston scored from close range after catching Waterhouse FC on a quick counterattack.

In the second game, Okeemo Jones’ 81st minute goal, saw Montego Bay United win for the first time since the restart of the league and improved to 26 points, two more than Portmore United with Racing United in third place on 22 points and Mount Pleasant FA fourth on 16 points.

—Paul Reid