Frome, Alphansus Davis lose perfect daCosta records

FROME Technical’s two-game winning start to the ISSA daCosta Cup football competition ended on Saturday after they were held to a 0-0 draw by Petersfield High in their Zone B game at the Frome Sports Complex.

Frome Technical were expected to win the game and keep pace with leaders Rusea’s High ahead of their meeting on Tuesday, a game that could decide the zone winner.

It was the first point of the season for Petersfield High, who had lost their opening game 6-0 to Rusea’s High on Wednesday.

Rusea’s High lead the zone with nine points and have a goal difference of plus 18. A win on Tuesday would strengthen their position at the top.

Alphansus Davis High also saw their two-game winning streak end as they were edged 1-0 in stoppage time by Holmwood Technical in their Zone F game.

It was the first goal Alphansus Davis High had conceded this season, as Holmwood won their first game to move to four points in third place, behind leaders Knox College on seven points and Alphansus Davis High on six.

Meanwhile, Titchfield High scored back-to-back wins in Zone I, blanking Horace Clarke High 5-0 at Carder Park to move to six points, level wi...