Cape Town Spurs were crowned this year’s Bayview FC u-16 Youth Cup after defeating a spirited Antalyaspor JPM 2-1 under the floodlights at Athlone Stadium on Saturday 16 August. It was rather a moment to remember for the Parow-based outfit, after falling at the last hurdle against Ubuntu FC last year.
Other big winners on the day were Norway Park, Woodlands United, D6 Mitchells Plain and Lentegeur FC; they beat PPG Langa, Heath Athletic AFC, Pioneer Sport Club and Southampton FC, respectively.
Spurs lifted the Platinum Cup, while Norway Park took home the Gold Cup and Woodlands claimed Silver. D6 Mitchells Plain won the Wagiet Cup, with Lentegeur receiving Bronze. The Player of the Tournament is Emile Dortley of CT Spurs.In the only ladies’ match of the day, Rygate Invitational Ladies locked horns with Mitchells Plain LFA ladies. The two sides played a 1-1 stalemate.
An elated tournament organiser and Bayview FC chair Mark Rodrigues hailed the event. He thanked all the sponsors, teams and supporters for their commitment and support in making the tournament one of Cape Town’s top sporting events. “This was a very special year for us, not only because the finals were played at the Athlone Stadium, but it is also a huge milestone for the team. We are celebrating our 20th anniversary,” said Rodrigues.
He said this year’s venue elevated the tournament to new heights and gave people from across the province an opportunity to witness young soccer talent on display. The tournament also gave the players a chance to play on a proffessional pitch.
“This means if you dream it you can do it. Playing at Athlone Stadium is not something many of our young footballers get to do in their lifetime. This gives them an opportunity to be part of something special,” he said.
Rodrigues described the occasion as “very special” and an the journey to Athlone Stadium as “emotional”.
“It was not an easy journey. There were too many obstacles but the support from everyone has been amazing. This is not about people. It is about giving the younsters an opportunity to showcase their talent.”
Spurs lifted the Platinum Cup, while Norway Park took home the Gold Cup and Woodlands claimed Silver. D6 Mitchells Plain won the Wagiet Cup, with Lentegeur receiving Bronze. The Player of the Tournament is Emile Dortley of CT Spurs.
WP Media, publishers of TygerBurger, People's Post and City Vision sponsored Rygate Invitational Ladies kit. They locked horns with Mitchells Plain LFA ladies. The two sides played a 1-1 stalemate. Here is some of the action from their game, captured by Cecilia Hume.
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