Duduza – Duduza XI and PCF Masters played their Kwatsaduza league game on November 23 at Ground One in Duduza.

The teams delivered a highly competitive game from the opening whistle. Both teams showed determination and urgency, pressing hard and fighting for every ball. The game ended with a 0-0 score.

Duduza XI pushed forward with fast-paced attacks, testing the Masters’ backline repeatedly, while PCF Masters responded with disciplined defending and sharp counter-movements.

Midfield battles were fierce, with neither side willing to give an inch. Both teams created promising chances, but superb goalkeeping and solid defensive organisation kept the scoreboard unchanged.

As the match wore on, the intensity grew, the tackles tightened, the tempo increased, and the tension among spectators rose with every near miss.

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Duduza XI coach Bhekani Ntshangase expressed disappointment, saying that instead of playing the game, they focused on observing their opponents.

“We had to attack from the get-go, but instead we did that in the second half. This is why we ended up not scoring any goals,” he said.

He said they rectified most of their mistakes in the second half, created clear chances, but still failed to score goals.

“Players undermine their abilities and fail to utilise them on time. Everyone needs to learn not to rush but to take time to create clear scoring opportunities,” he added.

Ntshangase mentioned it was important for his players to learn not to rush, but rather study the odds to score many goals.

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He said he was not that disappointed with how his team played, citing that they always play well.

PCF Masters assistant coach Mayibuye Botya expressed mixed feelings after a tense match, saying that despite the pressure, the players showed strong character and discipline.

“Our first half went well. We missed a couple of chances, but overall we were in control. At halftime, we had problems, internal struggles, but we managed to calm the guys down. We have a lot of leaders on the team, and sometimes everyone wants to express their opinion.

“We had to manage them in a way that benefits the team,” he said.

He highlighted that they wanted to win and were fighting for the top eight.

“We are currently at number nine, and we were playing the team that is number two. We needed to win to cement our position and get into the top eight,” he added.

He added that though they were facing one of the strongest teams in the league, his players showed resilience.

“Fortunately, the game went well for us. We made sure we did not concede. If we do not concede, we always have a chance,” Botya said.

He praised his players’ discipline and competitiveness, especially considering their opponents.

“This game was a must-win. We were playing against a strong team; everyone expected them to beat us heavily. But we managed them. They didn’t score, and we didn’t score,” concluded Botya.