Unseeded teams make their mark in daCosta Cup

CLARENDON, Jamaica — Lacovia High produced arguably the biggest upset of Saturday’s opening round of matches in the ISSA daCosta Cup Round of 16, coming from behind to defeat former champions Clarendon College 2-1 and underline the growing influence of unseeded teams in this year’s competition.

While former champions Cornwall College, Glenmuir High and Munro College recorded emphatic victories to kick-start the third round, Lacovia High stole the spotlight with a spirited performance against one of the competition’s traditional powerhouses.

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Cornwall College registered the biggest win of the day, thrashing Ocho Rios High 6-0 at Drax Hall, while Glenmuir High dismantled defending champions St Elizabeth Technical High School (STETHS) 5-0 in May Pen. Munro College were equally impressive, brushing aside previously unbeaten Manning’s School 4-1 at Llandilo Sports Complex.