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Molynes boost survival hopes
April 23, 2026
Molynes United FC took a major step towards securing Jamaica Premier League (JPL) football for next season, after they defeated Racing United 2-1 at Ferdi Neita Park on Wednesday. It was Molynes' third straight win, and they moved five points clear of the relegation zone.
Gerald Neil gave Molynes the lead in the 52nd minute and Rashawn Livingston made it 2-0 10 minutes later. Tajay Grant pulled a goal back for Racing in second half added-time.
Molynes climbed to 36 points, three more than Harbour View and five above Treasure Beach in the relegation zone.
Molynes and Waterhouse are the only teams to have won their last three matches and coach Jermaine Thomas said their form is a boost to their confidence.
"We have been playing well, we have been creating opportunities and doing a lot of finishing in training and to see it come to fruition is really pleasing and is an honour," Thomas stated.
"The confidence levels are very high but we want to guard against being too cocky. The players must be commended. They are workaholics and they have really responded to the call and I am really happy."
Racing controlled the half and had two great chances falling to their best players, but Grant and Nickyle Ellis both squandered their opportunities.
The flow of the game continued along the same line in the second half, but Molynes would get a goal seven minutes into the half when Samson Oke crashed a header off the post and Neil turned in the rebound.
Molynes added a second minutes later when Rashawn Livingston found room in the box and hammered a shot past goalkeeper Aaron Enill.
Racing had a great chance in the 65th minute when Odane Nish got in behind from a free kick but goalkeeper Darren Donaie pulled off a brilliant save to deny him from three yards out, then the follow-up effort was cleared off the line by a defender.
Racing continued to push forward and had a few good chances but Odane Nish and DeAndre Johnson missed good chances to score.
In time added, Grant's header was well executed from a Nickyle Ellis' cross at the back post to reduce the deficit.
Racing were then reduced to 10 men moments later when Nathel Ellis denied Pennicooke a clear chance to score and was sent off.
Racing's coach Anthony Patrick said nothing went their way.
"We started the game well but missed those two easy chances, the easiest opportunities you could have. We missed those opportunities and went into the half 0-0," Patrick said.
"The first (Molynes) goal was definitely an offside, but the officials are human, they make mistakes. We just have to accept the loss and move on," he added.
Racing are fifth in the table on 56 points, four more than Cavalier in sixth, with three matches to go.
Montego Bay United lead with 71 points.
