Frome Tech and Maldon High qualify for daCosta Cup second round

WESTMORELAND, Jamaica — In a thrilling series of matches on Wednesday, Frome Technical and Maldon High clinched their places in the round of 32 of the ISSA daCosta Cup football competition. Frome Technical staged a remarkable comeback to defeat Knockalva Technical 2-1 in a game shortened to 70 minutes due to heavy rains. Meanwhile, Maldon High ended a three-game winless streak with a dominant 5-0 victory over Green Pond High, securing their advancement from Zone A for the second consecutive year. Both teams join Cornwall College and Rusea’s High, who had already qualified earlier in the competition. The second round of the tournament is set to commence on Saturday, with 26 other teams having already secured their spots. Notable qualifiers include Cornwall College, Maldon High, Rusea’s High, Frome Technical, and several other high-performing schools. The competition continues to intensify as teams vie for the prestigious title.