Concentration lapses cost Dunbeholden in 2-1 loss to Cavalier, says coach

KINGSTON, Jamaica — New Dunbeholden FC head coach Alex Thomas believes lapses in concentration proved costly in his team’s 2-1 defeat to Cavalier SC in the opening round of the Jamaica Premier League, but remains confident the club can turn things around quickly.

Thomas, while disappointed by the result, said there were encouraging signs from his team’s first competitive outing under his guidance, particularly their ability to get on the scoresheet.

Dunbeholden took the lead courtesy of Clive Wedderburn in the 10th minute. But an own goal by Christopher Matthews pulled Cavalier level before Shad Millan found the clincher in the 78th minute and broke Dunbeholden’s hearts.