Absolutely
Sensational, two words that best describes this weekend’s footballing action.
From the local shore of the PSL, CAFCL to the PL and further on to the La Liga,
I guess it safe to say to there was some exciting action and results.
Premier
Soccer League (PSL):
Cape Town Derby
It all
started on a Friday night in the PSL when the fraternity was blessed with its
first Cape Town derby. Newly formed Cape Town City came with a balanced string
of results in their opening three fixtures of the PSL, a loss, a win and as
well as a draw. Ajax Cape Town came to the party with no win but two draws and a
loss. It was two former Orlando Pirates coaches who once worked together, Eric Tinkler
was assistant to Roger De Sar. On the night it seemed like Roger was assistant
to Eric for Cape Town City looked livelier in both halves. It was City who broke the deadlock
after 20 minutes as Thato Mokeke's ball found Judas Moseamedi, who headed into
the path of Jayiya to side-foot home from six-yards out. City managed to see off a late surge and claimed the
three points.
Kaizer Chiefs picking up the pieces
After going
more than 15 games without a win in the league, the Phefeni Glamour boys,
Kaizer Chiefs recorded their second victory of the campaign and also keeping a
clean sheet against the Team of Choice, Maritzburg United at the FNB stadium.
It was a match were the Amakhosi fans were a bit more confident compared to
their recent approach to matches after a poor start to their campaign carried
on from last season. Lorenzo Gordinho along with William Twala were on the
scoresheet as they lead Komphela to his second victory.
Could we say the
Pressure is easing off on Steve Komphela?
Cavin Johnson beaten by Kgoloko Thobejane
With a
coach like Cavin Johnson at your dugout you would expect your team to do
justice against a newly promoted team, but it was not the case on Saturday. Baroka FC
claimed their first win of the Absa Premiership campaign, as they defeated
Platinum Stars 1-0 at the Royal Bafokeng Stadium. Mbongeni Mzimela's rash
challenge on Richard Matloga inside the box was penalised to have been a
bookable offence and thereby a penalty was awarded. Ndivivhawo Ravhulali
stepped up for Baroka and fired his spot-kick past Mazimela from 12 yards, 1-0. After boldly coming out and saying his would
win the league, this was Thobejane’s first win of season.
Was he way ahead
of himself when he made his statement?
3 out of Four for Clinton’s Arrows
After a disastrous
performance against Orlando Pirates in their opening fixture, Golden Arrows
have recorded three straight wins and their third came over the weekend when Clinton
Larsson faced his former employers Bloemfontien Celtic. Arrows are the log
leaders currently and they were facing a team that has played more games than
Mamelodi Sundowns but still they are at the foot of the table. Wayde Jooste handed the visitors the lead after
his teammate Nkanyiso Mngwengwe cancelled out Alfred Ndengane opened the scoring
in the second half. That was the ultimate goal to put Arrows at the top the
league table.
5 Goal Thriller
at Peter Mokaba
Polokwane
City entertained Ekurhuleni based Highlands at the Peter Mokaba Stadium. It was
the highest goal scoring match of the weekend and it was between a newly
promoted team and a team once known for their high pressing football. Thobani Mncwango netted his second of
the season with a close-range finish as he opened the scoring, the visitors
were awarded a penalty after 29 minutes, which Collins Mbesuma took the penalty
and managed to convert to level matters. Former Amakhosi and Orlando Pirates
striker’s equaliser made his history, as the Zambian became the fifth player to
score 99th goals in the PSL. Rodney Ramagalela picked out Sipho Jembula, who
slotted home from close range and Polokwane City was in front again. Former
Jomo Cosmos striker Charlton Mashumba bagged his second of the season by
turning home Jose Garcia's cross and wasted no time to put Highlands on level
terms. In the 73rd minute a strike from Jabu Maluleke. His first goal of the
season.
Players to watch:
Jayiya: Cape Town City
Mashikinya: Cape Town City
Aubrey Modiba: SuperSport United
Xola Mlambo: Bidvest Wits
By: Vuyolethu Sithatu
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