VANDERBIJLPARK.- Vaal soccer fans are in for a humdinger when Jomo Cosmos host Orlando Pirates babies in the ABC Motsepe League match.
This much-anticipated midweek encounter is scheduled next Wednesday (April 8) at the Isak Steyl Stadium. This fixture promises to be an exciting affair, considering both teams’ standing on the log.
There is so much at stake come Wednesday.
Ezenkosi, who are the home team in this fixture, comes into this game limping after suffering a 4-1 defeat to SSU M-17 FC.
Cosmos’s yo-yo performance is a big concern coming into this encounter. This defeat against SSU M-17 FC doesn’t reflect their recent form.
Their heaviest defeat
For example, before this game, they looked like a team that had regained its momentum, but Sedibeng Ster Sport was wrong to think they had turned the tables. This was their heaviest defeat this season.
It is going to be even more difficult against Orlando Pirates babies who are occupying the 7th spot on the log standings with 48 points from 29 games.
On the other hand, Ezenkosi is still stuck in position 11 with 36 points from the same number of games as Pirates. A win for Orlando Pirates will see them move to third or fourth position on the log, depending on how those teams at the top play in their upcoming fixtures.
Dissappointing results
In another disappointing weekend result, Young Pirates FC, who at one stage looked like they might challenge the league title, suffered a 2-0 loss to the Mabopane JM FC.
This defeat saw the home team drop to position 10 on the log standings with 44 points from 29 games.
Back to the Comsos and Orlando Pirates game, local soccer fans are expected to attend in numbers to watch this midweek encounter.
