Wolmer’s Boys defeated Kingston Technical (KT) 5-2 on Thursday at Excelsior High school in the ISSA Champions Cup playoff, booking their spot in the all-island knockout tournament.

Both schools earned a chance to qualify for the Champions Cup after Excelsior High was disqualified for using an ineligible player.

KT took a surprise lead as Jadan Clarke opened the scoring in the ninth minute. Kyle Hussey pulled Wolmer’s level in the 15th minute, but Richard West restored KT’s advantage nine minutes later. McCarthy’s own goal brought Wolmer’s level again in the 28th minute. Then Hussey returned with his second goal, giving Wolmer’s a 3-2 lead before Raneil Campbell made it 4-2 going into the half-time break.

In full control, Wolmer’s solidified their position in the 74th minute when Jayden Douglas put the icing on the cake.

Wolmer’s now join in the competition fellow urban area teams Kingston College, Jamaica College and Mona High, and rural teams Glenmuir High, Clarendon College, Dinthill High and Denbigh High,

The Heroes Circle-based side will face Clarendon College in the opening Champions Cup match on Friday, November 20. The other three Champions Cup matches will be played on Saturday, November 21, with Mona facing Dinthill, KC taking on Denbigh High and Glenmuir tackling JC.

– Howard Walker