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Pukke beat Tuks in Varsity Hockey to go top of the log

Pukke’s women’s hockey team was one step better than Tuks on Sunday, 7 May as they completed a 1-0 win to continue their unbeaten run in the Varsity Hockey tournament in Stellenbosch. NWU-Pukke captain, Jessica De Bruyn scored a goal from a penalty corner in the third chukka of the match to give her side …

Pukke’s women’s hockey team was one step better than Tuks on Sunday, 7 May as they completed a 1-0 win to continue their unbeaten run in the Varsity Hockey tournament in Stellenbosch.

NWU-Pukke captain, Jessica De Bruyn scored a goal from a penalty corner in the third chukka of the match to give her side an important victory over their rivals from Pretoria. 

Lori Hyde of NWU Pukke and Marissa Poolman of UP Tuks during the 2017 VARSITY HOCKEY, Sunday 07 May 2017, Danie Craven Stadium, Stellenbosch, Western Cape.
Photo by: LUIGI BENNETT/SASPA

Mugg & Bean Star Saver: Marine Kock (Pukke)

FNB Player of the match: Jessica De Bruyn (Pukke)

Teams
Pukke:
 1 Marine Kock, 2 Jocelle Deysel, 5 Jessica De Bruyn, 8 Lindi Anker, 10 Lerato Mahlangu, 11 Lori Hyde, 12 Carli Rheeder, 13 Courtney Du Preez, 15 Dunelle Van Taak, 17 Elmien Marais, 19 Charne Maddock
Subs: 3 Hope Nkosi, 7 Miecke Flemming, 9 Carli Pretorius, 16 Jamie Flowers, 18 Kerrin Klaaste, 20 Meeghan Klomp, 21 Anneke Beukman

Tuks: 1 Marlise Van Tonder, 4 Marissa Poolman, 6 Chane Hill, 10 Anel Luus, 11 Catherine Morris, 14 Izelle Verster, 15 Natalie Esteves, 19 Claire Gibbins, 21 Amy Etherington, 27 Thandokazi Chithi, 32 Mabongi Nyalungu
Subs: 2 Melicia Van Tonder, 8 Jenica Da Encarnacao, 12 Meeghan Scheffer, 18 Levolwethu Nkole, 22 Amone Mouton, 23 Ayanga Balni, 28 Kelsey Langley

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