Wolmer’s crush KT 5-2 to secure Champions Cup spot

Wolmer’s Boys secured their place in the 2026 ISSA Champions Cup with a commanding 5-2 victory over Kingston Technical High (KT) in yesterday’s play-off fixture at the Excelsior High School field.

Kyle Hussey led the charge with a brace, scoring in the 15th and 30th minutes, while Raneil Campbell (32nd) and Jayden Douglas (74th) also found the net for the Wolmerians.

KT’s defender Jerome McCarthy added to Wolmers’ tally with an own goal in the 28th.

Jaden Clarke (9th) and Richard West (24th) were on target for KT, but their goals ultimately proved to be consolation efforts as Wolmer’s pulled away to secure a comfortable victory.

Despite entering the contest as heavy favourites, Wolmer’s were initially unsettled by a lively KT outfit that had an opportunity to take the lead from the penalty spot in the second minute.

However, the effort lacked conviction and was comfortably gathered by Wolmers’ goalkeeper.

KT continued to press and were rewarded in the ninth minute when Clarke produced a well-struck effort from outside the box that flew into the roof of the net to give his team a surprise lead.

Wolmer’s responded six minutes later, with Hussey bringing his team level with a cushioned header that floated into the back of the net.

KT took a second unlikely lead in the contest, this time through West, who tapped home into an empty net after the goalkeeper failed to clear his lines on his first attempt.

Wolmer’s were shocked into action and should have pulled level a minute later when they won a penalty of their own, but Jude Davis sent his shot wide of the bottom left corner.

Wolmerians quickly took control of the contest and their pressure paid off just before the half-hour marking as McCarthy turned the ball into his net after a scuffed attempt at a defensive clearance.

Wolmer’s took the lead for the first time of the afternoon when Hussey returned for his brace two minutes later, walking the ball into an empty net after a goalkeeping error.

Campbell extended Wolmer’s advantage soon after, giving them a two-goal cushion heading into the half-time break.

The winners were more composed in the second half as they set the tempo and added another to their tally, this time through Douglas, who picked up the ball outside the box and sent a curling effort that nestled at the back post.

The result sets up a quarterfinal meeting between Wolmer’s and Clarendon College in the Champions Cup tomorrow.

The fixture will be played at the Clarendon College school field with kickoff set for 3 p.m.

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