Juventus the powerhouse of Tubatse
Juventus FC under the tutelage of Tshwarelo Kgolobela is slowly becoming one of the powerhouses in the amateur ranks of football fraternity.
The team produced a sterling performance when they participated in Praktiseer’s weekly tournament – they defeated their neighbours, Tubatse Romans and Real Madrid, which is also known as Malagalaga, to achieve their bragging rights.
The three teams participated in a tournament at the Shushumela grounds, with the host team Juventus winning the final match 3-2 against Real Madrid FC.
A hat-trick by Juventus’s captain, Flera Malepe was enough to hand his team a hard-fought victory. Malepe capitalised on Real Madrid’s defence blunders in scoring his three goals.
The match was supported by hundreds of soccer fanatics, most cheering for Juventus.
Kgolobela praised his team and stressed that they deserved to win.
“My boys trained hard and prepared sufficiently for this games, I often take them to camps to ensure they are not disturbed. We recently won another tournament in Mabocha Village, and I can assure the whole of Tubatse that some of my players will be in the Premier
Soccer League (PSL) in the coming years,” the proud coach reiterated.
Kgolobela urged business owners in Tubatse to sponsor his team with sport attire and soccer balls.
To reach the finals, the host edged Tubatse Romans 5-4 in penalties, after the two teams were deadlocked 1-1 after 90 minutes of play.
Real Madrid also defeated Tubatse Romans 3-2 in reaching the finals.
