Strand United delivered a powerful performance to claim a 15-12 victory over top-ranked Kraaifontein RFC in a Super League C encounter at Abattoir Sports Ground on Saturday (25 June).
The home side, playing with tremendous energy considering they have not been at the end of good results lately, produced a top-class defensive display as they capitalised on a host of mistakes by the visitors. They scrambled superbly in defence, while a full-strength Kraaifontein side lacked the composure shown in their recent outings and looked rattled throughout the game.
Abduraghmaan Darries added the conversion (12-0) and United continued to separate themselves from their error-strewn opponents, who were awarded a penalty try (12-7). The sharpshooter flyhalf kicked a penalty to put the score beyond the visitors’ reach (15-7).
There was some cheer for the flat footed Kraaie as full-back Darren Abrahams scored a late unconverted try (15-12), but Adams provided the fairytale ending for United with an unmatched work rate and sheer tenacity.
