GLENWOOD High School and Durban High School have booked their places at the grand final of the Curro Halala Cup following thrilling regional play-off matches at the weekend.

The KZN regional round-robins at CURRO Hillcrest produced interesting results, sorting out the top teams from the bottom.

Once the knockout phase began, the nature of the competition changed entirely. “The play-offs became much tighter,” said Curro Sport Portfolio Manager Cindy van der Merwe. “So many matches were decided by a single goal or penalties. The margins were incredibly fine.”

As was the case with Glenwood High School vs Hillcrest High School. Glenwood edged out Hillcrest 2-1, booking their place in the next round.

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Next to register their spot was DHS, who beat Pinetown Boys 4-2 to advance. Van der Merwe praised the quality of the tournament which was established to create a national competitive platform for school football.

“The Curro Halala Cup is more than a tournament,” she said. “It is a platform for young people to dream, grow, and connect. We know the next round will show off everything that’s good about youth sport in South Africa – the talent, the heart, the hope and the unity it brings.”

With the regional play-offs complete the boys now look forward to the Grand Finale at HeronBridge College, Johannesburg, in August.

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