Racing get precious late win
Published:Monday | February 16, 2026 | 12:10 AMLivingston Scott/Gleaner Writer
Dwight Gentles’ late strike earned Racing United three precious points, as they defeated 10-man Molynes United 1-0 in the Jamaica Premier League at Constant Spring yesterday.
The win kept the Anthony Patrick-coached team in second on 42 points, seven behind Montego Bay United but only one ahead of Mount Pleasant in third.
Patrick said that it was important they won and stayed in the hunt for a top-two finish.
“Montego Bay are in front of us by seven points, and Mount Pleasant are right there. Mount Pleasant got the win today, so we had to try and get the win also to ensure we are in the running for the first and second, going down to the wire,” he commented.
After a positive start by both teams, Molynes went down a man in the 18th minute when Sergeni Frankson was shown a red card.
Despite playing with 11 players to Molynes’ 10, Racing struggled to break down their opponents’ defence.
Their best chance fell to Javaughn Cole after 35 minutes, but he placed a clear opportunity high over the bar.
Five minutes after the break, Tajay Grant had a great opening, but his shot was blocked.
Nickache Murray had Molynes’ best chance in the 69th minute, but he kicked straight to goalkeeper Aaron Enill.
Enill then kicked straight up field to Kadean Young, whose lob over the advancing goalkeeper, Jaheim Williams, fell wide of the target.
However, with some Racing supporters resigning themselves to another draw, Gentles was in the right place at the right time to steer home Grant’s cross, from a quick throw-in after 85 minutes.
“It’s a bit unfortunate that we got a red card in the first half,” said Molynes assistant coach Xavian Virgo. “It shifted the tide for us, and it was a bit difficult for my team to come out and execute as we wanted.”
Molynes are 11th in the table on 23 points, seven above the relegation zone.