Varsity Football Match Reports – Round Two

Fixture: Wits 2-1 UWC

 

Wits send UWC packing at the death 

On a slightly warmer evening than many would have been used to in Johannesburg, Wits hosted UWC at a vibrant Bidvest Stadium. The hosts were coming off a 3-2 win at UKZN, whilst the visitors suffered a 2-1 loss at the hands of NWU in the first round of fixtures. 

The Witsies were also yet to beat UWC in the tournament, since its inception, with UWC getting two victories over the home team, one in a semi-final penalty shootout and a 6-0 victory last season in the Western Cape. In this year’s encounter however, Wits finally broke the duck and clinched a nail biting 1-0 at the death thanks to the boot of Waylan Rooi.

The game itself was a really cagey affair in the opening few moments, with both teams exchanging position with no real clear opportunities being created. Wits did however eventually get a bit of a grip on the game, with their midfield duo of Mahle Mtabane and Saluleko Mathonsi orchestrating the attacks. The visitors would however also get a few opportunities of their own before the break but it wasn’t to be, as both teams went into the interval at 0-0.

The second half promised some great action in the opening stanza, but things ended in just ‘ohhhh’s and ahhh’s’ from the home crowd. The visitors did try get the lead but the Wits defence always managed to scramble the ball out their half, and look to create great counter-attacking opportunities.

UWC shot stopper Renaldo Leaner had a great game keeping his side in the game with a few fantastic saves and commanding his defence very well. Wits suffered a setback, when Baliwe Moyakhe had to come off the pitch injured. But this seemed to spur the hosts on and they completely dominated the last few moments in the game, with small man Waylan Rooi adding the cherry on top, with a goal from close range at the death, to give Wits a nail-biting 1-0 victory and make it two from of two.

FNB Player of the Match: Emmanuel Sebareme (UWC)
Samsung Moment of Brilliance: Waylan Rooi (Wits)
Debonairs Real Deal Save: Renaldo Leaner (UWC) 

Scores
Wits: 1
Goals: Waylan Rooi

UWC: 0

Teams
Wits: Matthew Wade Carelse, Tshireletso George Motsogi, Ndzalama Bradley Mongwe, Mahlolo Clinton Mphahlele, Stokeley Speelman, Saluleko Mathonsi, Kal Laing, Lerotholi Manala, Waylan Rooi, Mahle Mtabane, Bokang Tlali
Substitutes: Daniel Meyer, shenolo Maimane, Sandile Edwin Mbatha, Thapelo Letsoalo, Keamogestwe Mokalake, Baliwe Gerald Moyakhe, Jordan Kelly Reece Green

UWC: Renaldo Paul Leaner, Aghmat Ridhaa Ceres, Tylo Dylan Miller, ay-Dee Giovanni Adams, Tristan Hanslo, Simphiwe Mqandu, Emmanuel Sebareme, Leandro De Sousa, Clinton Herwel, Xolisa Makubalo
Substitutes: Phiwokuhle B. Mphalala, Akhona Cawe, Jayden Wade Petersen, Thapelo Masopha, Charlton Fritz, Lyle Tyrell Hardenberg, Stefan Francis Stuurman, Ryan Marc Ramandh

Fixture: UL 1-1 TUT 

TUT stunned as UL earn their first point

TUT came back to secure a draw against UL in Limpopo on Thursday evening as the newcomers earned a historic draw at home.

Score
UL: 1
Goals: Percy Tokelo

TUT: 1
Goals: Lebogang Phatlane

Debonairs Real Deal Save: Thoka Mafori (UL)
FNB Player of the Match: Thoka Mafori (UL)
Samsung Moment of Brilliance: Godfrey Mahlal (TUT)

TeamsUL: Mafori Phineas Thoka, Iketleng Kgamane, Tshepo Motloutse, Jackson Phuti Matlala, Evans Malatji, Nhlamulo Stanley Mbombe, Tseke puleng Kgole, Tokelo Percy Nkoane, Ntage Lebogang Sekhaolelo, Ngoanamello Ellis Rammala, Terry M. Ntwanano Nkuna
Substitutes: Ernest Mabu Charles Ramalefo, Tente Senosha, Luyanda Wison Mhoni, Pabalelo Emmanuel Mothoa, Maudi Evans Matlawa, Pedolent Phetholo, Halalisani Ngomane

 

TUT: Sikhumbuzo Ncube (GK), Rorisang Rapelang, Tlotlo Johannes Mothibedi, Vusi Tshepo Sibiya, Tumelo Mphela, Lethabo Andy Mashifana, Tebogo Lekaba, Thabang William Makgwane, Keabetswe Mokwena, Thabiso Lebitso, Lebogang Phatlane.

Subs: Steven Mvenya, Letlhogonolo Letshwene, Mogau M. Mphahlele, Thabiso Hopewell Sibisi, Emmanuel Mahlangu, Kagiso Jetro Sole.

 

Fixture: UJ 1-1 Tuks

 

Tuks and UJ share the spoils in late-goal thriller

UJ thought they had won the match with a late goal in the final ten minutes of the match, but Tuks had other plans as the two teams shared the spoils in a 1-1 draw in Soweto.

 

UJ drew 1-1 with Tuks at the UJ Soweto stadium on Thursday evening, with the match remaining goalless until the dying moments when UJ finally broke the deadlock, before Tuks replied almost immediately. 

 

Defending Varsity Football champions Tuks went into the second match day of the competition looking to bag three points after losing 2-1 to TUT at home last week Thursday. 

 

The first few minutes of the match was a physical contest between the two teams as both started off showing that their only intention was to score. Soon it turned into one way traffic as UJ were looking more and more dominant, with Tuks doing a good job defensively to keep the home team at bay.

There was a promising attempt from UJ to open the scoring when Mokete Mokgaila made a square pass to Keitumetse Mabathoana who hit his shot straight at the Tuks goalkeeper Yurie Mortimer. The first stanza ultimately ended 0-0 with each side failing to open the scoring.

 

After the break, UJ had an opportunity to open the scoring after they managed to break through the Tuks defence but centre half Sabelo Tsambo came to the rescue with a clearance off the goal line. He was later booked for a harsh tackle on UJ’s Tebogo Mandyu, who bagged two goals in the previous week against UL.

UJ finally scored after numerous attempts when Mokete Mogaila caught Yurie Mortimer off his line and took a cheeky shot from distance, which found the back of the net in the 81st minute. The away side hit back almost immediately when Richard Moremi went for a bicycle kick and Chinedu Okolo capitalised with a header from close range. In the dying minutes of the game both teams were desperate to grab all three points with both opting for attacking football. 

 

Score  

Tuks: 1  

Goals: Chinedu Okolo   

 

UJ: 1 

Goals: Mokete Mogaila

 

Debonairs Real Deal Save: Alan Mabuza (UJ)  

FNB Player of the Match: Mokete Mogaila (UJ)  

Samsung Moment of Brilliance: Mokete Mogaila (UJ)  

 

Teams
Tuks: Yurie Mortimer, Siphesihle Sosibo, Simbongile Njokwe, Wandile Dlamini, Sabelo Tsambo, Claudio De Almeida, Katlego Mabusela, Tojotiana Andriamialy, Jeremiah Nkwana, Richard Moremi, Leandro Mendes

Substitutes: Athenkosi Jojo, Sithembile Ndimande, Sive Mfala, Dylan Murchie, Jurgen Booysen, Lebohang Montueli, Tshimologo Huma

 

UJ: Alan Mabuza, Dane Fortuin, Nkosinathi Sibiya, Tebogo Mandyu, Potoko Mametja, Karl Clements, O’neil Hendricks, Keitumetse Mabothoana, Pogiso Mabote, Mokete Mogaila, Vuthlari Mathebula

Substitutes: Damiane Van Der Walt, Neo Lepoba, Ziyaad Fredericks, Mnyamezeli Dlamini, Monde Mbha, Tumelo Watson, Lebogang Monnatlal

 

Fixture: UKZN 0-2 NWU

 

NWU exact revenge on UKZN

 

North-West University (NWU) paid their revenge to University of Kwazulu-Natal (UKZN) for the USSA final loss earlier this year, with a 2-0 victory in KZN on Thursday night.

 

NWU claimed their second win of this year’s Varsity Football season when they defeated their USSA finalist rivals by 2-0. 

 

NWU came looking for revenge as soon as the match kicked off and were rewarded for their hunger in the 15th minute, when they were awarded a penalty. Tebogo Mokgobo calmly converted from the spot. 

The second goal arrived soon after that. In the 36th minute Lebogang Phetlhu finished clinically to kill any momentum the home side may have felt.

 

Moments before half time, the newcomers gifted the visitors with a second penalty, but Tebogo Mokgobo stepped up again only to shoot wayward this time around.

 

UKZN tried to play their way back into the game in the second half, however they failed to convert any of their multiple opportunities and left the home fans disappointed.  

 

The 2-0 defeat means a second defeat for UKZN as NWU snatch a second win of the season and move to the top of the log while UKZN move to the bottom.

 

Score
UKZN: 0

NWU: 2
Goals: Tebogo Mokgobo, Lebogang Phetlhu

Samsung Moment of Brilliance: Tebogo Mokgobo (NWU)
Debonairs Real Deal Save: Tebogo Mokgobo (NWU)
FNB Player of the Match: Wendelle Martins  (NWU)

 

Teams
NWU:  Luzuko Jevuka (GK), Wendelle Martin, Gift Mogorosi, Tholinhlanhla Mseleku, Tshepo Boholo, Simphiwe Mlangeni, Paseka Matsheka, Tebogo Mokgobo, Lebogang Phetlhu, Bongani Mabena, Kananelo Motsoeneng.
Subs: Kennedy Ntuane, Mogomotsi Molefe, Wandile Luvuno, Sibongiseni Hlengwa, Fynn Adam, Siyabulela Mosiea, Dylon Appolis.
UKZN: Sifiso Mlungwana (GK) , Ashley De Beer, Percy Shongwe, Lungani Nhlengethwa, Siyanda Nyembe, Siphamandla Nzuza , Tholinhlanhla Zondi, Nqubeko Dlamini(c), Bongumenzi Zulu, Nkosinathi Sibeko, Lucky Sithole.
Subs: Thabani Dlamini, Lungelo Dube, Siphamandla Sosibo, Lungisani Shange, Damion Sampson, Conal Cone, Khumbulani Mbokazi.