True Junction began their Premier League campaign with a comprehensive 4-0 victory over Mount Pleasant Academy at home on Saturday evening. The result puts the hosts at the top of the table after one match, while the visitors find themselves in 14th place with nothing to show for their opening fixture. Regular Season - 1 concluded with a decisive performance from the home side.
The opening goal arrived in the 10th minute, catching Mount Pleasant Academy off guard early on. By then, the visitors had barely settled into the game, and the strike effectively shifted the momentum. The hosts kept pressing, and the lead stood firm as the first half approached its midpoint.
A second goal in the 42nd minute extended the advantage before the interval. Mount Pleasant Academy had controlled 59 per cent of possession but failed to convert it into meaningful chances. To be fair, they created more attacks with 135 compared to 108, yet the quality of their efforts simply wasn't there.
After the break, True Junction doubled their dominance with two quick strikes. The third goal came in the 50th minute, followed by a fourth in the 56th. The visitors never recovered, and the game was effectively over within seven minutes of resumption. They kept knocking on the door but couldn't get over the line.
The statistics tell an interesting story. Both teams registered 14 shots on target, yet only the hosts found the net. True Junction had zero shots off target — a remarkable efficiency. Mount Pleasant Academy won more throw-ins with 32 to 19 and earned three yellow cards, but their possession meant little without penetration.
The table reflects the gulf between these sides after one round. True Junction sit first with three points from one win, while Mount Pleasant Academy occupy 14th with zero points from their solitary defeat. Cup football has its own rules, but this was league football, and the result was clear-cut.
Mount Pleasant Academy arrive in this position after an inconsistent run of results. They beat Portmore United 1-0 and Delfines del Este 1-0, drew with Salcedo 1-1, lost to Cibao 2-1 and Robin Hood 3-1. This heavy defeat will raise questions about their readiness for the season ahead.