The ISSA/Digicel Manning Cup round of 16 match between St Andrew Technical High (STATHS) and Wolmer’s Boys’ was nothing short of thrilling, ending in a 2-2 draw at Stadium East on Friday, October 25, 2024.
Wolmer’s Boys’ took an early lead in the 7th minute with a goal from captain Daquan Duhaney. However, STATHS quickly equalized when Kennardo Gordon’s strike was deflected in by Christiano Brown, making it 1-1. Wolmer’s regained the lead in the 34th minute with a goal from Alex Wright, but STATHS fought back once again with Ajetai Marshall scoring a stoppage time equalizer in the 95th minute.
The draw leaves both schools with one point each in Group 3, with Kingston College and Hydel set to play their match on Saturday. The top two teams from the group will advance to the quarterfinals.
The match showcased the determination and skill of both teams, providing an exciting and competitive display of high school football talent. Fans can look forward to more intense matches as the tournament progresses, with teams vying for a spot in the coveted quarterfinals.
Stay tuned for more updates and results from the ISSA/Digicel Manning Cup as the competition heats up and teams battle for supremacy on the football field.
