First round of top 64 marked by high scores

The Selati Cup is famous for unexpected happenings and this weekend it was four chickens showing up on the pitch during the match between Schoemansdal Polar Arsenal and Ntunda Big 7. The game ended on a 3-1 win for Polar Arsenal after 90 minutes, with fans blaming the match’s low score on the chickens.

The best goals of the week were those by Elias Langa from Tonga Super Curl, Vuma Sbusiso from Ntunda Big 7 and Thokozane Mathebula from Schoemansdal Double Action.

Leading goal scorer Sanele Khanyile from Schulz Eleven Experience scored another goal to remain in the lead with seven. His team beat Langeloop Junior Pirates 6-0.

Other high-scoring teams were Block A Naughty Boys who won 5-1 against Schoemansdal Double Action, Driekoppies City Royal who were victorious against Madadeni Madiba, Kamhlushwa City Stars beat Thambokhulu Junior Aces with 6-0 and Sambo Block B won with six goals to Mangweni Wanderers’ nil.

Maduma Young Stars and Mighty Blizzard had to fight it out with penalty kicks after a one-goal draw. The Young Stars won with five kicks to four. After a zero-goal draw, KaMhlushwa Phosaville won with five penalty kicks to Steenbok Arsenal’s four.

Schulzendal Small Chiefs lodged a protest against Mhlambanyatsi Rovers for using a cup-tied player, but they were found not guilty of any misconduct. The Rovers won with 2-0 and were allowed to progress to the next round.

Other results:

• Mananga Brazil vs Block C Dynamos: 2-1
• Mawewe Rovers vs Masibekela Black Hunters: 1-0
• Buffelspruit All Black vs Mlambo All Blacks: 3-1
• Block A United vs Mbuzini Boiling Water: 3-0
• Jeppes Ocean Swallows vs Driekoppies Barcelona: 3-2
• Mzinti Swazi Messengers vs Driekoppies Eastern Stars: 3-2
• Kamhlushwa Real Madrid vs Steenbok Classic: 4-1
• Mbokodo Wanderers vs Shando Real Aces: 2-1
• Hoyi Darkies vs Block B Manchester: 2-1
• Jeppes Cobra vs Block B Blackpool: 1-0
• Tonga Chelsea vs Mawewe Supercurl: 1-0

Team managers are highly motivated and excited about the upcoming games in the last 32 round of the tournament. Driekoppies City Royal manager, Elvis Mhlongo said they had come for victory and nothing else. The team was happy with their win and eager to prove their worth in the next round.

Fixtures:

Saturday
Naas Stadium

09:00: Magogeni Junior Liverpool vs Mbangwane FC Galaxy
11:00: Ngwenyeni Academy vs Kamhlushwa Screamer Eleven
13:00: SDN Eastern Transvaal vs Mbuzini Junior Pirates
15:00: Naas SBB vs Boschfontein Manchester

Sunday
Kamhlushwa Stadium

09:00: Mandulo Manchester vs Block A Tupac Never Die
11:00: Mbuzini Manchester vs Khombaso Ocean Swallows
13:00: Jeppes Brazil vs Masibekela Young Heroes
15:00: Home Defender vs Driek Bongane Celtics

Naas Stadium

09:00 Langeloop Happy Boys vs SAB Manga Royal City
11:00: SAB Driek Barcelona vs Mangweni Chelsea
13:00: Mangweni Juventus vs Hoyi Green Mamba
15:00: SAB Magogeni Liverpool vs Mandulo No Mistake

The draw of the top 32 will take place at the KaMhlushwa Community Hall tomorrow (Saturday).