The round robin stages of Varsity Football 2024 are over and we enter the business end of the competition with the top four teams securing semi final spots as they aim for glory. Here’s how it all happened.

NWU 3-0 DUT
NWU secured an emphatic 3-0 victory over DUT, putting on a dominant display from start to finish. The match kicked off with NWU immediately taking control of the game, setting the pace with strong attacking plays. The first breakthrough came in the 17th minute when Pascual Tivane found the back of the net as he capitalized on a well-delivered pass from the flank. As the game progressed, NWU kept up the pressure, and maintained control until the final whistle.

Scorers: Pascual Tivane, Reatlegile Kgosithebe X2 (NWU)
FNB Player of the Match: Reatlegile Kgosithebe (NWU)

NWU: Ethan Mokwena, Olebogeng Moeti ©, Lucky Letwaba, Lucas Seromo, Sousa Mathe, Lesego Motsepe, Siphesihle Sibusiso Mahlangu, Xolani Masethi, Reatlegile Kgosithebe, Ranonyane Mmutlane, Pascual Tivane.
DUT: Philasande Mthembu, Xolani Mkhonza ©, Manqoba Mlele, Nkululeko Nkosi, Lindelwa Dlamini, Awande Ngidi, Lusiba Dlamini, Amahle Mkhize, Sboniso Bill Sithole, Mlamuli Hlongwa, Samkelo Gwala.

UWC 5-0 VUT

After a routing of VUT and a clear win with five goals to nil, the UWC side should now be considered a real contender for the Varsity Football title. On Thursday evening at the University of the Western Cape Stadium, UWC scored three early goals including one by captain Damian Overmeyer with a stunning free kick. Still VUT showed resilience with sleek football passes in the middle of the park mastered by Lucky Raphala, Lehlohonolo Ncambe and Marumo Lekoloane. UWC will face Tuks away in the semi-final on 12 September.

Scorers: Damian Overmeyer, Malinga Mdodana, Leandro De Sousa, Asibonge Maphumulo, Jadan Zeeman (UWC).
FNB Player of the Match: Vuyani Ncontsa (UWC).

UWC: Leathan Croats, Leandro De Sousa, Vuyani Ncontsa, Asibonge Maphumulo, Shuaib Martin, Damian Overmeyer ©, Imaan January, Khanya Dyani, Zamian Plaatjies, Malinga Mdodana, Relebohile Matima.
VUT: Tebogo Mosia, Kamohelo Ramalefane, Gontse Kole, Perceverance Mashabane, Kgotso Nhlapo ©, Lehlohonolo Ncambe, Marumo Lekoloane, Lucky Raphala, Kgahlisho Kgomoeswana, Siyabonga Dean Shabangu, Sibusiso Baloyi.

CUT 0-1 UFS

UFS claimed more than just the bragging rights on Thursday night during a thrilling Mangaung derby against the CUT at CUT Park. The Blues beat their city rivals 1-0, and this was good enough to ensure that they get to fight another in the 2024 edition of
Varsity Football, by advancing to the semi-finals. In the second half CUT came up with more purpose and they succeeded in cutting out
UFS’ opportunities to score, while they also created one or two heart-pounding moments. UFS did however have a 75 th minute goal disallowed for off-side, but it was truly a debatable call by the linesman.

Scorers: Obakeng Seekoei (UFS).
FNB Player of the Match: Moeti Mofokeng (UWC).

CUT: Mosiuoa Pejane, Ramokhafeng Montsi, Jeffrey Mokoena, Moeletsi Khumalo, Alwande Sibiya, Tiisetso Mpholoana, Mzwakhe Shabalala 2, Pogisho Dikole, Lehakwe Phumo, Lehlohonolo Nkaekae, Itumeleng Masisi.
UFS: Ben Kraai, Lesego Mafikeng, Samkelo Nakedi, Thandolwethu Khoza, Iviwe Dyabuza, Moeti Mofokeng, Arlonso Diedricks, Sandile Mhlanga, Boy Rantsoti, Obakeng Seekoei, Tisetso Daniel Seodinyane.

UP-Tuks 1-0 TUT

Varsity Football giants UP-Tuks and TUT collided in a packed Tuks Stadium with both teams in need of victory. The first 10 minutes saw a slow start for both sides with no real threats. Tuks finally broke the deadlock through a pinpoint free kick by Camagu Mdevulana landing in Samukelo Ngodela’s who guided the ball in the far top corner. Bushy Moloi’s troops returned from halftime looking for an equalizer and derby bragging rights. Giving Tuks no chances, TUT kept attacking but not converting their chances. Captain Thuso Mlamla saw his last minute shot hitting the post. In the end, Tuks came out victorious in the derby.

Scorers: Samukelo Ngodela (Tuks).
FNB Player of the Match: Nkosana Shabalala (Tuks).

UP-Tuks: Koketso Mokou, Atlegang Masemola, Nkosana Shabalala, Edward Rankwe, Tshepiso Mahlangu, Tshiamo Mokoena ©, Camagu Mdevulana, Matome Rangata, Raymond Tshwane Matlamela, Samukelo Ngodela, Quintin Stokes-Waller.
TUT: Luyanda Mandindi, Nqubeko Ntimbane, Katlego Motlhale, Andile Malaka, Precious Mohale, Anda Yamile, Thuso Mlamla ©, Keletso Tseka, Nare Mojapelo, Lesedi Khosi, Tebatso Manyane.

Courtesy Varsity Sport

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