Jamaica College captain Junior Flemmings (with captain's armband) lead from the front with 5-goals - file photo
It was high drama in the ISSA LIME Manning Cup on Wednesday as champions Jamaica College breathed a huge sigh of relief after squeezing into the semi-finals courtesy of a better goal average over Excelsior.
Both teams went into their respective matches on 4 points each and needing big wins to ensure their progress. Excelsior however led the group on goal difference.
In the end JC swamped Denham Town 16 nil while Excelsior blanked a weakened Holy Trinity 12nil in a game that started late.
Meanwhile Norman Manley high and Charlie Smith will do battle in a Group I second round rescheduled match on Thursday at the Constant Spring Field.
The Inter-Secondary Schools' Sports Association, ISSA, have therefore rescheduled Thursday's matches, Norman Manley versus Innswood and Vauxhall against Charlie Smith to Monday November 10 in the interest of fair play.
Meanwhile, defending DaCosta Cup champions St. Elizabeth Technical punched their semi-final ticket with a 1-nil win over Petersfield in Santa Cruz on Wednesday also.
STETSH went into the match needing a victory to advance while a draw would see Petersfield through.
But Donjay Smith scored a first half penalty which proved decisive as STETHS took all three points and their semi-final place.
Former champions Clarendon College also secured their semi-final spot after beating Frome Technical 4-1 at the Juici Patties Field in Hitz92fm's game of the day.
The other semi-final places were secured by former champion Glenmuir who clipped Old Harbour 1nil, and Dinthill Technical who turned back Kemps Hill 2nil.
In other matches, Godfrey Stewart and Garvey Maeco edged Manchester High and Marcus Garvey 2-1 respectively.
Cornwall blanked Lacovia 3nil and St. James also had a 2-1 win over Cedric Titus.
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