PRE-TOURNAMENT favourites Santa Rosa Secondary booked their round-of-16 spot with a challenging 2-0 win over Richard Ishmael Secondary.

Amid a stagnant midfield display from both sides, Santa Rosa persevered to come out on top and progress in the Digicel Schools Football Tournament.

Their saviour was Travis Jarvis who registered a brace to send his side through, amid several rough challenges from the Georgetown school. This game was fittingly the last game at the Ministry of Education ground as it drew a big crowd.

Despite the final scoreline, Richard Ishmael played positive football but remained unrewarded throughout the game.
Santa Rosa through the indefatigable Jarvis managed to forge ahead either side of the half amid Richard Ishmael’s formidable defence.

First, he capitalised on the centre back’s Mis kick to find the back of the net in the 28th minute, then he outran the backline to score a stunning curler in the 89th minute to give his side a well-deserved cushion.

The reigning Milo Champions have now booked their round-of-16 spot and will be hot picks to reach the final on August 13.