Portmore United revive Caribbean Cup hopes with 2-0 win over Cavalier
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- Portmore United defeated Cavalier FC 2-0 in an all-Jamaican Group B match to earn its first win in the Concacaf Caribbean Cup.
- Jevaughn Grant scored in the 14th minute, and Javier Brown added a second goal in the 88th minute.
- The victory lifted Portmore United to three points, while Cavalier remained fourth after failing to score in three matches.
Portmore United revived its Concacaf Caribbean Cup campaign with a 2-0 victory over Cavalier FC in their all-Jamaican Group B match at Kingston’s National Stadium.
Jevaughn Grant gave Portmore the lead in the 14th minute, heading Rashaun Small’s cross past Cavalier goalkeeper Taywane Lynch.
Cavalier defender later made a goalline save after Tedj Bryan’s run, but the ball fell to Javier Brown outside the penalty area. Brown curled a left-footed shot into the far top-left corner in the 88th minute to secure the win.
It was Portmore United’s first victory in the revamped competition. The team moved to three points from two matches after opening with a 2-1 loss to Salcedo FC. Cavalier remained fourth on two points from three games and had yet to score.
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