Portmore United striker Carnelius Henry (forefront), who opened the scoring in the 12th minute, shields the ball from Arnett Gardens defender Nico Collins in their JFF Under-21 encounter at the Tony Spaulding Sports Complex yesterday. Henry was also ejected from the game in the 43rd minute. Portmore won 3-0. (Photo: Garfield Robinson)

PORTMORE United blanked Arnett Gardens 3-0 in their ill-tempered Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) Under-21 encounter at the Tony Spaulding Sports Complex yesterday to register their second win in as many games.

Both teams ended the game with nine players on the field.
Portmore were by far the better team as they toyed with the disorganised Arnett unit, scoring three unanswered goals within the first hour, despite playing with 10 men since the 43rd minute.

Striker Carnelius Henry, who opened the scoring in the 12th minute by tapping home a Dorrian Douglas' right-sided cross from four yards, was the first player to be ejected in minute 43 after receiving a second yellow card.

Portmore's coach Desmond Smith was also ejected from his technical area for offensive and insulting language to the referee, following Henry's red card.

Arnett, who arrived at the venue late, despite being the host, never looked equal to the task, soaking up much pressure before midfielder Tremaine Stewart increased Portmore's lead in the 33rd minute.

The former August Town premiership player scored a scorcher on the half-volley from a tight angle after Henry had beaten his marker down the left flank to supply an inch perfect cross.

Looking like the better physically prepared team in addition to playing the better tactical game, Portmore secured maximum points in the 53rd minute, when the hard running James Thomas pounced on a defensive error, rounded Arnett's custodian Kadane Radcliffe before rolling the ball into the empty goal. The scoreline could have been worse for the hosts, but for some good saves by Radcliffe, who blocked no less than three good scoring chances for Thomas in the 60th, 67th and 80th minutes.

Three players - Andrew Phang and Dennis McKinley of Arnett, as well as Portmore's Stewart were ejected from the game in the 85th by referee Wilverglen Lamey following a clash in midfield.

In yesterday's other games, Reno outscored Tivoli Gardens 3-2 at Frome, title holders Harbour View defeated St George's 2-1 at Lynch Park in a game which ended with 10 players on each team.

St George's took the lead in the 12th minute through Romeo Parkes, but Harbour View hit back with goals from Marvin Mundy (35th) and Ronique Muir (41st). Muir was then dismissed in the 82nd minute and St George's Orette Richards was ejected in the 26th minute.

Village United scored their first win, edging Boys' Town 1-0 at Jarrett Park.

Shavar Campbell scored the only goal of the game in the 59th minute in a game that was played mostly in heavy rains that started just before the game kicked off.

Each team finished the game with 10 players, as Village's Devroy Leslie was sent off in the 88th minute after picking up his second yellow card, while Boys' Town's Shawn Alexander was sent off in the 90th minute.

The match between Rivoli and Waterhouse ended in a 1-1 draw.