Garvey United Brothers U/17 and SEM senior team win Skizo’s Youth Soccer Tournament
SUPPORTERS of Garvey United Brothers U/17 and the SEM senior team were overjoyed when their sides collected silverware during the Skizo’s Youth Soccer Tournament at Missionvale Top 10 Soccer Field on Saturday.
During the U/17 finals, Garvey United Brothers emerged triumphant in their 2–1 win over GUBS.
In the senior teams’ semi-finals, the going got tough. SEM managed to beat GUBS 4–3 on penalties as their game ended in a tie of 2–2.
Following their hard work, SEM faced yet another tough side, Mission Stars, during the finals. The game ended in a 2–2 draw but SEM were crowned the champions in their 4–2 on penalties over Stars.
Garvey United U/17 were awarded a floating trophy and gold medals. GUBS went home with silver medals.
Garvey United goalkeeper, Oyama Mantewu, received a trophy for his efforts as he conceded only two goals during the entire tournament.
The top goal scorer award went to Garvey United striker Yibanathi Memani, who found the back of the net five times during the tournament.
SEM lifted the floating trophy, and they were given gold medals, while GUBS settled for silver medals.
The tournament director, Zolani Swelindawo, thanked their sponsor, Luvuyo Skizo Nyiki, for the huge difference he made to the community of Missionvale.
Swelindawo said, “On behalf of Missionvale Sports Development Programme, we would like to thank Nyiki for sponsoring our youth soccer tournament.
“This programme is the platform that gives opportunities to youth to actively participate in sport. It also unites the community and motivates our youth to take sport seriously. Furthermore, the tournaments of this nature help to minimise drug abuse, alcohol abuse and hooliganism,” concluded Swelindawo.
Matanzima Supermarket Junior Soccer Tournament runs without hassles
MILAN Stars, in partnership with Matanzima Supermarket, organised the Matanzima Supermarket Junior Soccer Tournament (MSJS) successfully at Peace Park Grounds on Saturday and Sunday.
Hundreds of children braved the hot weather conditions to support their sides battling.
The tournament was organised for the u/11, u/13 and u/15 teams.
The teams that took part in the MSJS Tournament were Milan Stars, Motherwell United, Swartkops United Brothers (SUBS) and Showvillage United Brothers.
The tournament was played in a straight knockout system.
In the u/11 finals, Showvillage United Brothers overcame their neighbours, SUBS, 2–0.
In the u/13 finals, Motherwell United had to work their socks off to defeat Showvillage United Brothers 2–1.
Fans watched a tough battle when Motherwell United won 5–4 on penalties over Showvillage United Brothers after their final ended in a goalless draw.
Milan Stars president, Nyanisile Rala, said that the tournament was played without hassles.
Rala said, “I am very excited that the tournament was hassle-free. There was no over-age cheating as the players were concerned. This tournament created interest in sport because there were many enthusiastic children supporting their teams.
“This tournament also generated social traits like tolerance, sympathy, cooperation and social cohesion. I would like to express my gratitude to the management of Matanzima Supermarket for their continued support of our club to run this tournament.”
The winning teams went home with the floating trophy and gold medals each.
The runners-up received silver medals.
Fans see surprises in SAFA NMB Hollywoodbets Men’s Regional League games
FANS were taken aback when Camper United, EC Celtics, Young Aces and Dynamos went down during their SAFA Nelson Mandela Bay Hollywoodbets Men’s Regional League stream games on Saturday.
Camper supporters were stunned when their side succumbed 1–0 to the unpredictable Highland Spurs during their Stream A home clash at Motherwell NU 11 Stadium on Saturday.
EC Celtics home supporters were heartbroken after their side went down 3–0 to the defending league champions, Old Grey FC, during their Stream A game at Khayamnandi Community Grounds.
In the battle of the rookies, Young Aces FC were frustrated after their unbeaten record came to an abrupt end in their 3–1 defeat to Real Celtics in their Stream B game at Veeplaas Turf Stadium.
To the dismay of the Dynamos’ home supporters, their side failed to reply to the 2–0 defeat to Royal Bucks in their Steam B contest at Dynamos Grounds.
Bay Tigers secured their narrow 3–2 home win from Roaring Tigers in their Stream A clash at Veeplaas Turf Stadium.
Shining Stars continued with their back-to-back wins as they secured a hard-fought 1–0 home triumph from Red City in their Stream A game at Motherwell NU 11 Stadium.
Khipu Major Chiefs Sports Club continued to maintain their unbeaten record by embarrassing Madibaz Football 3–0 in their Stream B one-clash at Khayamnandi Community Grounds.
Despatch Pioneers shared a 2–2 draw with Red Lions during the tough Stream B game at Khayamnandi Community Grounds.
