Happy Grove High continued their dominance in the ISSA/Wata daCosta Cup competition with a resounding 10-1 victory over Robert Lightbourne High in their recent Zone L game. Shevon Miller was the standout performer, scoring four goals, while Bonny Chisholm added a hat-trick to propel Happy Grove High to another emphatic win.
Happy Grove High has now won back-to-back games at the start of the season and has extended their first-round winning streak to eight games, dating back to last season. Having topped their zone last season with six wins, they are showing no signs of slowing down this year.
In another match, last season’s semi-finalists Dinthill Technical showcased their attacking prowess with a dominant 12-0 victory over Tacius Golding High in their Zone J game. Giovanni Afflick led the charge with a hat-trick, while Raphael Smith and Tyrese Gowe both scored braces in the high-scoring affair.
Looking ahead, several exciting matchups are set to take place, with former winners and last season’s finalists Glenmuir High, Seaforth High, and Port Antonio High all vying for back-to-back wins. The competition is heating up, with teams like Holmwood Technical and Bellefield High also looking to build on their opening game victories.
Holmwood Technical, coming off a 4-0 win over Alston High, will face Bellefield High, who secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory against Mile Gully in their last outing. Both teams are determined to make a deeper run in the competition this year after falling short in the first round last season.
In another exciting matchup, Glenmuir High, fresh off a 5-0 win over Kemps Hill, will take on Porus High, who struggled last season, losing all eight games and conceding a staggering 92 goals. It will be a test of character for Porus High as they look to bounce back from a challenging season.
With the competition heating up and teams showcasing their talent on the field, football enthusiasts can expect more thrilling matches and standout performances as the ISSA/Wata daCosta Cup progresses. The battle for supremacy continues, with teams fighting for a coveted spot in the later stages of the competition. Stay tuned for more nail-biting action as the tournament unfolds.
