The push for the Golden Boot in the Jamaica Premier League ramped up during Round 21, with several standout forwards continuing to light up the score sheets. Cavalier FC striker Jalmaro Calvin remains at the pinnacle of the goal-scoring chart on 11 goals, yet hot on his heels are four players who recently pushed their individual tallies into double digits: Mt Pleasant FA’s Shaquiel Bradford, Arnett Gardens’ Warner Brown, and Montego Bay United’s duo of Shaniel Thomas and Brian Brown—all sitting on 10 goals apiece.
Mt Pleasant Blaze Past Vere United
League leaders Mt Pleasant FA showcased their firepower in a 4-1 triumph over Vere United at Drax Hall. The victory marked the team’s 12th consecutive win, strengthening their hold on the top spot with 52 points.
- Early Action: Mt Pleasant jumped ahead after just three minutes when defender Kyle Ming found the back of the net.
- Swift Reply: Vere’s Robino Gordon drew level in the 25th minute, keeping the match finely poised.
- Bradford Strikes: Moments later, prolific forward Shaquiel Bradford restored Mt Pleasant’s lead in the 36th minute, continuing his impressive goalscoring form.
- Final Flourish: Sue-Lae McCalla added a cushion in the 57th minute—his second consecutive match finding the net—and substitute Jahmari Nolan hammered the final nail in the 80th minute.
Arnett Gardens Thrash Humble Lion
Over at the Anthony Spaulding Sports Complex, Arnett Gardens put on an attacking clinic with a 5-1 rout of Humble Lion. Warner Brown’s early strike added to his growing goal tally, helping Arnett maintain a solid third-place standing on 42 points.
- Blistering Start: Chavany Willis wasted no time, breaking the deadlock after a mere 60 seconds. Brown doubled the advantage in the fourth minute.
- Second-Half Surge: A penalty from Jaheim Thomas in the 50th minute extended the gap, before substitute Giovanni Taylor exploded onto the scene with two quick goals in the 75th and 78th minutes.
- Consolation Effort: Humble Lion’s Stephen Barnett salvaged some pride with an 84th-minute strike, but Arnett’s dominant performance was never in doubt.
Updated Standings
With Mt Pleasant topping the league at 52 points, Montego Bay United (44) and Arnett Gardens (42) maintain the chase. Portmore United’s 35 points place them fourth, closely trailed by Cavalier FC (34) and Waterhouse (33).
As the season charges toward its climax, the rivalry for both the title and the coveted Golden Boot appears far from settled. If the recent round is any indication, fans can expect even more high-scoring thrillers and headline-worthy performances in the matches ahead.
