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Garvey turn tables on Glenmuir
October 09, 2025
Playing before one of the largest crowds this season, defending champions Garvey Maceo High silenced the home supporters with a thrilling come from behind 3-2 victory over Glenmuir High in their top-of-the-table Zone I clash yesterday in the ISSA daCosta Cup football competition. The win pushed Garvey Maceo to the top of the zone on 24 points, while Glenmuir finished second on 22.
In another match in the zone, Denbigh High edged Kemps Hill 1-0, thanks to a 61st-minute strike from Lashan Barnaby. The result handed Kemps Hill their first defeat of the playoffs and left them third on 19 points. Denbigh ended fourth with 17 points, missing out on a spot in the round of 32.
At Glenmuir, the home team -- who had thumped Garvey Maceo 4-0 at Garvey Maceo home ground just a week earlier -- looked on course for a repeat after taking a 1-0 lead, courtesy of Orane Watson's 28th-minute goal.
One minute after the restart, Watson struck again in the 46th minute, sending the home fans into a frenzy.
But the defending champions fought back like true warriors. Jihari Williams pulled one back in the 52nd minute, cutting the deficit to 2-1. Williams struck again in the 74th minute to level the game at 2-2, igniting celebrations among the travelling supporters.
Garvey Maceo then grabbed the winner in the 81st minute, when Rushane Whyte rose high to head home from a corner, completing the comeback and sealing the victory.
An emotional Lester Hibbert, coach of Garvey Maceo, praised his team's fighting spirit.
"That's the spirit of a true champion," said Hibbert. "My boys were gallant today, coming to Glenmuir and beating them after a heavy loss last week."
Hibbert credited the team's unity and resilience.
"In our last two matches, we had several injuries and even played with 10 men against Denbigh for the majority of the game. But the boys were determined to show their worth. Winning the zone, with two home games, puts us in a good position for the next round."
Despite the loss, Glenmuir coach Andre Peart remained optimistic.
"It was a game of two extremes. We controlled the first half, went two goals up early in the second half, but they got back with two set pieces. Garvey Maceo are a strong set-piece team," said Peart.
