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Hydel looking to maintain winning run
September 30, 2024
Often falling just short on the cusp of glory in the Inter-Secondary Schools Sports Association (ISSA) Manning Cup competition, Hydel High will look to climb another stepping stone towards the title this season.
Hydel extended their win streak to three games in Zone A of the Manning Cup when they defeated Dunoon Park Technical High 4-1 on Thursday.
They will put their unbeaten record to the test when they face Eltham in a highly anticipated top-of-the-table Zone A clash at Eltham High. Kickoff is set for 3:30 p.m.
The teams were originally set to face each other last Monday, but bad weather forced the game to be postponed until a week later.
Eltham currently lead Zone A with nine points, tied with Hydel, but boast a superior goal difference of 20, compared to Hydel's 16.
Eltham are shaping up as Hydel's sternest test so far this season, and last year's beaten finalists will seek to take control of the zone away Eltham.
Hydel's assistant coach, Kirk Newman, said his players have proven their quality as title contenders.
"We told them to remember what we practised in training first and foremost," he said. "Moving forward, we have to do the same in Monday's game against Eltham and execute our game plan.
"We believe in the guys and we know that Hydel can go straight to the final as we're very confident," Newman added.
Eltham enter the fixture fresh from scoring 15 goals in their last two fixtures, which included a 10-0 drubbing of Ardenne High.
The Spanish Town-based institution will also be buoyed by their stellar defensive record, as they are yet to concede a goal this season.
Also on the day, Zone E will be in action as leaders Wolmer's Boys' take on Denham Town High in a return fixture.
The last time the two teams met, Wolmer's ran out 2-0 victors over a disorganised Denham Town.
Tivoli will also play host to Edith Dalton James High as they seek to keep the pressure at the top of the table against Wolmer's.
Meanwhile, St Jago High will seek to continue their rise up the table when they face St Mary's College at home.
