EXPERIENCED Motherwell NU 10 side, Crystal Palace FC, dug deep to claim a hard-fought 2–0 victory over the youthful Wells United, during their Motherwell Football Association (MOFA) Ibhabhathane Trading & Civil CC Premier League encounter at Motherwell NU 6 Grounds on Sunday.
Lithemba Budaza quickly broke the deadlock in the seventh minute. Budaza, the skillful midfielder-cum striker, unleashed a snapshot that beat United’s goalkeeper.
United kept piling the pressure on Palace, but the veteran defender Sakhiwo Nkewana marshalled his defence. In the 72nd minute, Sakhile Nkewana rounded two United defenders and scored Palace’s last goal to make the final score 2–0.
Other MOFA Ibhabhathane Trading & Civil CC Premier League results:
FC Motherwell 1–1 United FC
Liverpool 2–1 Motherwell United
Young Tigers 2–1 Blue Birds
Real City 0–0 Khuphuka Stars
SUBS (2)w/o–0 Heavenwise
BIMSA 1–0 Amathole FC
Showvillage United 0–0 City Shakers
MOFA First Division results:
Motherwell United 1–1 Seven Sundowns SC
New City Football Academy 1–1 Abathunywa
NU 30 Future Stars 0–2 Liverpool
FC Motherwell 4–1 Crystal Palace
Young Tigers 1–2 Mojo Celtics
Prince Academy 0–0 Young Killers
Royal United 0–4 AmaXhosa
Mthuza United 0–6 Friendly City
Young Lovers 5–0 Milan Stars
