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NPL- 2019/2020 PREVIEW
Round 23
Saturday, January 18, 2020

Re: Crunch time as RSPL third round starts.

Itâ?Ts now or never in the Red Stripe Premier League as the third and defining round kicks off with five games on Sunday and one on Monday.
At the end of the third which is after 33 games, the top six teams move onto the playoff while the competition concludes for the clubs ranked 7-12 of which the 11th and 12th placed teams will be relegated.
So with leaders, Waterhouse and Mount Pleasant basically secured a playoff spot the other four positions are up for grabs as only five points separate seven teams between third and ninth.
Waterhouse FC on 40 points tackle bottom-placed Vere United sitting at the bottom of the league with 16 points from 22 games inclusive of only two wins.
The Clarendon-based outfit has not tasted victory in their last nine games. The last win was on November 24th when they whipped Molynes United 3-0. The promoted Vere has struggled all season and will find Waterhouse a tough nut to crack as crunch time grows closers.
But Waterhouse is struggling of late picking up just two points from a possible 12 points in their last four games and now could not have been a better time for Vere to clip Waterhouseâ?Ts wings. They battled to a 0-0 last week while Waterhouse won their first encounter 2-0.
PREDICTION: VERE 1, WATERHOUSE 3

Meanwhile, third-placed Arnett Gardens on 34 points and fourth-placed Humble Lion on 33 points clash at Effortville as both teams try to stay in touch with the leaders while consolidating their playoff spots. Both teams have shared the victories in their two previous games with Humble Lion winning the first 3-1 and Arnett gardens returned the favor 2-1.
PREDICTION: HUMBLE LION 2, ARNETT 1

At Constant Spring, champions Portmore United take on a Molynes United team hovering dangerously above the relegation zone. Portmore has won five of their last seven games and climbed into the fifth spot on 33 points. Molynes United are sitting in 10th spot on 24 points after losing nine of their last 11 games and they cannot afford to slip any further despite holding a seven-point advantage above the relegation zone. This was the fixture in which Molynes United announced themselves to the league with a stunning 3-0 opening day win over Portmore United who in turn won the second outing 2-0 and are favored to win the third encounter.
PREDICTION: MOLYNES UNITED 1, PORTMORE 1

In a key match-up, Dunbeholden who is holding onto the last playoff spot in sixth on 32 points takes on a Cavalier team in seventh on 31 points and looking to leapfrog them. Dunbeholden is a tough hard-tackling team with some uncompromising defenders while Cavalier is a young and vibrant team with talented players that can break down any team. the stage is set for an epic battle at Royal Lakes Complex.
PREDICTION: DUNBEHOLDEN 2, CAVALIER 1

Meanwhile, Tivoli Gardens sitting in the eighth spot on 29 points are still harboring thoughts of making the playoffs and must be fancied to beat a UWI outfit struggling in 11th spot on 17 points and favored being relegated.
PREDICTION: TIVOLI GARDENS 2, UWI 0

On Monday night, second-placed Mount Pleasant on 40 points visits ninth-placed Harbour View on 29 points for the second consecutive week. Last week Monday, Harbour View edged that contest 1-0 but Mount Pleasant is not expected to lose twice to the same opponent in such a short space of time. They will get it right this time and avenged last week's defeat.
PREDICTION: HARBOUR VIEW 1, MOUNT PLEASANT 3

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NPL- 2019/2020 PREVIEW
Round 21
Friday, January 03, 2020

Re: Portmore meet Humble Lion in heavyweight RSPL clash.

Champions Portmore United and Humble Lion will meet in the marquee match of the weekend at the Spanish Town Prison Oval starting at 3 pm.
Both teams are sitting on 30 points with Humble Lion just ahead in the fourth spot by goal difference with Portmore in fifth. Both teams will be looking to really consolidate their playoff berths, hence an intriguing match is in the making.
Portmore United saw their four-game winning streak came to an abrupt end last week by Harbour View 0-1 and they are eager to return to winning ways. Humble Lion also suffered defeat crashing 1-2 at home to Arnett Gardens and both teams will be looking to rebound in style after the festive season.
It will be a tough game as both teams are strong defensively with Humble Lion and leaders Waterhouse FC conceding the least amount of goals with is 17. Humble Lion won their first-round encounter 2-0 and are fan
PREDICTION: PORTMORE UNITED 1, HUMBLE LION 2

Meanwhile, stumbling leaders Waterhouse FC on 38 points have lost their last two games and saw their lead reduced to just a point and they host struggling University of the West Indies (UWI) in 11th spot on 15 points at Drewsland at 7 pm.
Waterhouse has suffered back to back defeat for the first time this season which was their fourth defeat from 20 games and coach Marcel Gayle will be looking to rectify things following the festive season and get straight back to business.
UWI has not won in their last 8 games while losing four times and in fact, they have only won twice this season and will find Waterhouse a hard nut to crack especially playing at home.
PREDICTION: WATERHOUSE 3, UWI 0

In form Mount Pleasant which have won 10 of their last 13 games, are second in the table on 37 points, just one behind Waterhouse and they host bottom-placed Vere United sitting on 15 points at Drax Hall scheduled to start 7 pm.
Mount Pleasant is looking like champions elects as head coach Paul "Tegat" Davis has them playing a beautiful brand of attacking football and Vere United will have a hard time containing the likes of Cardel Benbow and Kemar Beckford.
PREDICTION: MOUNT PLEASANT 3, VERE UNITED 0

In a real dog-fight for the last playoff spot, sixth-placed Cavalier FC and seventh-placed Dunbeholden FC both on 28 points clash at Royal Lakes Complex for a 3 pm assignment. Both teams have won their last two games and an interesting battle is in store as they both know Harbour View is breathing down their necks also. Dunbeholden is a tough team to beat with some solid and experienced defenders but Cavalier is coming off impressive wins against the top two teams Waterhouse and Mount Pleasant and will be full of confidence as coach Rudolph Speid continue to "buss" the youngsters.
Cavalier won their first encounter 3-1 but this is a different and hardened Dunbeholden unit and they will take some stopping but Cavalier with their young and fresh players eager to prove themselves at this level, could surprise once again.
PREDICTION: DUNBEHOLDEN 1, CAVALIER 2

At the Edward Seaga Sports Complex, Tivoli Gardens in ninth spot on 23 points host eighth-placed Harbour View on 26 points with both teams looking to jump in the top-six playoff spot. Tivoli Gardens have tightened things up losing just once in their last six games and will be seeking revenge against a Harbour View team that defeated them 1-0 in the first round.
PREDICTION: TIVOLI GARDENS 2, HARBOUR VIEW 0

On Monday night, third-placed Arnett Gardens on 33 points welcome 10th-placed Molynes United on 23 points to the Jungle for an 8:00 pm encounter to complete the round. Arnett Gardens were one of the teams Molynes United defeated in their brilliant start to the season before faltering and Arnett Gardens now in better form, should return the favor and consolidate their spot. Molynes United have lost their last 13 games but are definitely on the improve once again and could surprise the Junglists but will have to fix their backline against a fast-paced Arnett unit.
PREDICTION: ARNETT GARDENS 2, MOLYNES UNITED

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NPL- 2019/2020 WRAP-UP
Round 19
Monday, December 23, 2019

Molynes United ends losing streak with 2-1 win over leaders Waterhouse

Struggling Molynes United ended their seven-game losing streak with a hard-fought 2-1 win over leaders Waterhouse at Drewsland tonight.

The promoted Molynes United had lost their last seven games on the trot and 10 of their last 11 matches and had not tasted victory since they defeated Mount Pleasant 1-0 on October 6.

In this their first season in top-flight football, Molynes United started with a bang winning their first six games and led the league before going on a 13 game winless run that saw them plummeted down the table to 10th and just above the relegation zone.

But today's win saw them gained one spot to ninth with 23 points and are back in the running for a top-six playoff spot, sitting just two points adrift of the sixth-placed team.

Sergino Frankson opened the scoring for Molynes United latching onto a through ball and slotted home in the second minute of play.
An own goal by goalkeeper Leon Taylor pulled Waterhouse leveled after he punched into his own goal in the 80th minute.

But as destiny had it, Molynes would not be denied and after Ryan Brown was fouled in the box, Jermy Nelson stepped up and fired home the penalty kick in time added in minute 90+1.

Meanwhile, Waterhouse missed the chance to open up a huge lead atop of the Red Stripe Premier League and remained on 38 points, four ahead of Mount Pleasant who lost on Sunday.

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