UJ remain top of the log with four wins in four games, no goals conceded and secure a semi-final spot after claiming the Joburg derby bragging rights by beating Wits 2-0 away. Defending champions UFS completed a comeback victory over UL, winning 2- 1 at Oscar Mpetha Stadium to register their first Varsity Football win of the season in Round 4. At Harry Gwala Stadium, UP-Tuks secured all three points with a convincing 3-0 victory over DUT, while UWC finally claimed their first home win of the campaign, edging TUT 3-2 in an entertaining encounter.
UL 1 – 2 UFS
UFS produced a spirited second-half comeback to defeat UL 2-1 in an entertaining Varsity Football encounter at Oscar Mpetha Stadium on Friday night.
Scorers:
UL: (1) 1
Maano Phaswana
UFS: (1) 2
Ben Kraai, Jerome Jansen.
Player of the Match: Jerome Jansen (UFS)
Teams:
UL: Mosa Mabitsela, Fesbon Ngobeni, Moyahabo Makwea, Reggy Kabelo Masebe, Simon Katlego Malebe, Malwandla Makamu, Lesedi Kgadima, Theto Mohale, Kholofelo Malebo Mamabolo, Maano Phaswana, Gift Mohale, Wisani Sibuyi, Mohlatlego Sekole, Katlego Calvin Mathabathe, Happyboy Mogomotsi, Phala Mabitsela, Kagiso Shokane, Phemelo Sebothoma, Michael Mase, Xola Nava.
UFS: Lethokuhle Makhaya, Ben Kraai, Sandile Mhlanga, Philani Zondi, Itumeleng Louw, Tshepo Ndlovu, Luvuyo Kwasi, Jarome Jansen, Keabetswe Mofokeng, Samkelo Nakedi, Ivence Mbhele, Pule Leqela, Kagisho Lekholoa, Thandolwethu Thabethe, Thabang Ntohla, Sachile Eusil Nyathi, Rantsane Peete, Paballo Makgareetse, Adolph Radingoana, Kagiso Semenya.
DUT 0 – 3 UP-Tuks
The stage was set in Durban for an important encounter between number DUT and UP-Tuks, with both teams having their eyes set on that all important top four finish.
Scorers:
DUT: 0 (0)
UP-Tuks: (1) 3
Ntokozo Madela, Matome Rangata, Philasande Khuzwayo.
Player of the Match: Lebogang Mswane (UP-Tuks)
Teams:
DUT: Sekwanele Mtolo, Zethembe Dlamini, Nkululeko Nkosi, Luyanda Ntuli, Lusiba Dlamini, Fanelesibonge Ndwandwe, Bonga Mthembu, Nqubeko Magoso, Phiwayinkosi Mchunu, Amahle Maduma, Ntando Mavuso.
UP-Tuks: Gennaro Johnson, Sibusiso Tolomane, Matome Rangata, Paballo Mamabolo, Nkosana Shabalala, Euan Jenneker, Joshua Wood, Samkelo Ngodela, Sthembiso Maila, Rosen Albert, Ntokozo Madela.
TUT 2 – 3 UWC
UWC produced a stunning second-half fightback to beat TUT 3-2 on Friday night, surviving a tense battle before sealing the points with a late wonder strike.
Scorers:
TUT: (1) 2
Kearabilwe Mphahlele, Likhona James
UWC: (2) 3
Imaan January, Liphulo Zini,
Player of the Match: Iman January (UWC)
Teams:
TUT: Kalefo Debeshe, Oreratile Mapudi, Ntshunxeko Mkhabela, Tshiamo Rantho, Lehlomo Tolo, Thobani Ngwenya, Matsobane Chipana, Kearabilwe Mphahlele, Akani Rathokoaand Likho James.
UWC: Zubeir Mohamed, Zukhanye Qaba, Imaan January, Zamian Plaatjies, Qhayisa Lekata, Malinga Mdodana, Vuyani Ncosa, Asakhe George, Tyrese Davids, Mesuli Manzi and Relebohile Matima.
Wits 0 – 2 UJ
Wits fell short in the Johannesburg derby as UJ struck twice to secure a 2-0 victory in front of a sold-out crowd on Friday.
Scorers:
Wits: (0) 0
UJ: (1) 2
Sandile Nkosi, Tokoloho Vilakazi,
Player of the Match: Sandile Nkosi (UJ)
Teams:
Wits: Kgwadi Molepo (captain), Mxolisi Mthiya, Tebogo Masemola, Obakeng Leping, Kaihil Thierry Cloete, Tshimologo Mokae, Thabo Mphaki, Keabetswe Segaetsho, Smangaliso Dlamini, Reddel Duh.
UJ: Keletso Sekhwela, Bayanda Mkhonza (GK), Yasidu Lifa, Ofentse Motlhabi, Sinenhlanhla Mkhonza, Ndabezinhle Nkosi (captain), Mfundi Ngema, Sandile Nkosi, Moraka Mathidza, Ukhonaye Magele, Tshepo Mosieleng.
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