Treasure Beach host Reno in JFF Championship
TREASURE BEACH, St Elizabeth—Treasure Beach FC could join Falmouth United at the top of the tables in Zone B of the Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) Championship today when they meet in a return round game at Breds Sports Park, set to start at 3:30 pm.
Treasure Beach have won their last three games and is the only team yet to lose a game in the competition. They are on 20 points, three behind leaders Falmouth United, who will not play until Tuesday, while Reno FC are in third place on 19 points.
The teams played out a 0-0 draw in their first round game, but Treasure Beach, who were in the Jamaica Premier League last season, have been consistent throughout the season while Reno FC are coming off a loss to lowly Mt Pleasant FA Juniors. Reno FC have now lost three games this season.
Also today, Mt Pleasant FA Juniors will be hoping to avenge a first round loss when they visit Duncans United at the Trelawny Multipurpose stadium.
Duncans United had won their first round game 2-0 and are one point and one place above the academy team in the points tables.
The top teams in Zone A will all be hoping for wins today as the race for the semi-final spots heats up and with just two points separating the top four teams.
Leaders Lime Hall FC with 20 points from their 10 games, will host second to last Grays Inn who they beat 2-0 in the first round.
Second-placed Meadforest FC who are coming off a 2-0 upset loss to Spanish Town Police and are on 19 points. They will host fourth-placed Tru-Juice who are a point adrift.
Meadforest FC and Tru-Juice FC shared the points in a 2-2 draw in the first round but will know that a win today could see them leading after the round.
Meanwhile, Baptist Alliance who are also on 18 points, in third place, will host Spanish Town Police FC who could also force their way into the race with a win today. They are hoping to avenge their first round loss.
Games Today- 3:30 pm start
Baptiste Alliance vs Spanish Town Police FC- York Sports Club
Lime Hall FC vs Grays Inn- Drax Hall
Meadforest FC vs Tru-Juice FC- Constant Spring
Progressive FC vs Portlanders FC- Carder Park
Duncans United FC vs Mt Pleasant FA Jnrs- Trelawny Multipurpose stadium
Treasure Beach FC vs Reno FC- Breds Sports Park
-Paul Reid