Kempton Park Spurs FC host a friendly match

Kempton Park Spurs FC invited the PSL Reserve League team, TS Galaxy FC U23, to Laerskool Kreft Primary Stadium in Kempton Park for a friendly game on March 2.

The game was divided into three parts of 30 minutes each to try and accommodate the TS Galaxy U23 training day. The aim was to give all the players a chance to participate.

Despite several attempts, both teams struggled to net goals in the first 30 minutes.

TS Galaxy made more attempts, but Spurs goalkeeper Limba Edwin Sapali, also known as Limba the Cat, ensured he did not allow any goals.

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“My goalkeeper was excellent in saving goals. He was commanding and did very well. He did not let us down,” said Kempton Park Spurs coach Chris Nsukuzonke.

TS Galaxy was more dominant in the second 30 minutes but still failed to score. The team made many attempts and also strengthened their defence to prevent Kempton Park Spurs from having any chance of scoring.

TS Galaxy goalkeeper and captain Gallio Pietersen said the team’s performance was good, and Spurs gave them a run for their money.

The game ended in a draw.

Despite not playing in a big and challenging league, Spurs put on a show against TS Galaxy U23.

TS Galaxy FC U23 coach Ashley Makhanya spoke to the Kempton Express.

“I am impressed with Kempton Park Spurs’ performance. They are a good team. I think they could do way better in challenging leagues.

“With more training and playing with more experienced teams, they will do better than they did today. They played very well,” he said.

Spurs fought until the end and ensured they gave TS Galaxy a match they will never forget. Although it was a friendly match, both teams took it personally, giving it their all to deliver a good game.

Spurs captain Omphile Tlhagale spoke on his team’s performance, “My team’s performance was good because it was our first time playing with a professional team.

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“It was tough, but I am glad my teammates pulled themselves together and gave it their all until the last minute, even though we failed to score any goals or win the game. I would like to meet them again,” he said.

Tlhagale added that TS Galaxy were too quick for them, and his team did their best to control the game.

He said their shots on target were not enough, but they managed to control the game. Even without getting the win, he is proud of his team.

Nsukuzonke thanked the entire management of Kempton Park Spurs, the team, and their sponsor, CHETA Hydraulics, Mr Moloi and his Rayon Business School team, Laerskool Kreft Primary, where they play their home games, and Kempton Primary, where they hold their practice sessions.