In a dramatic turn of events during the ISSA daCosta Cup Zone I play-offs on Thursday, defending champions Garvey Maceo High and former champions Glenmuir High secured their places in the Round of 32, albeit with contrasting outcomes. Glenmuir High, despite their strong form, suffered a surprising 0-1 defeat to Kemps Hill High, with Dalton Francis scoring the decisive goal in the 85th minute. Meanwhile, Garvey Maceo High triumphed over Denbigh High with a 2-1 victory, marking their second win against Denbigh this season. Both Glenmuir and Garvey Maceo are now tied at 21 points each, ensuring they finish no lower than third in the group. Their qualification brings the total number of schools advancing to the second round to 12, joining Cornwall College, Mannings School, Cedric Titus High, William Knibb Memorial High, Christiana High, Alphansus Davis High, Manchester High, Central High, Clarendon College, and Ocho Rios High. In other matches, Ferncourt High avenged their earlier loss to York Castle High with a 2-0 win in Zone K, while Morant Bay High climbed to the top of Zone L after a 4-1 victory over Yallahs High. Former champions Rusea’s High, currently on 18 points, aim to secure their spot in the next round with a win over Green Island High, who remain unbeaten in their last four games. Titchfield High and St Mary High also look to strengthen their positions in Zone M with crucial upcoming matches.