Manchester seek Ben Francis redemption

The ISSA Ben Francis Cup knockout round of 16 gets under way today, with Manchester High School seeking revenge when they host seven-time champions Cornwall College in a highly anticipated clash at 3 p.m. A place in the quarter-finals is at stake.

Cornwall ended Manchester’s campaign at the same stage last season, edging them 4-2 on penalties after the teams battled to a 1-1 draw. Manchester coach Johnoy Chambers is hoping home advantage will help his team turn the tables this time around.

“Cornwall would have knocked us out at the quarter-final stage in this competition last year, so we’re looking forward to facing them again. The beauty about it this time is that they’re the ones coming to us, so they have to adjust to us,” said Chambers.