Witbank United are the champions of the u.15 tournament
United took an early lead when the ball was looped over the advancing Blackburn goalkeeper to make it 1-0.
Playing under very difficult conditions young and future soccer stars displayed talent.
The teams played in the u.15 soccer tournament under rainy conditions at a sports ground in KwaGuqa Extension 11.
Double Action and Bayern Munich played in the semi-finals of the match while Witbank United and Blackburn played in the finals; United was crowned the champions of the tournament beating Blackburn.
The match was played on Sunday, December 5.
The young players were forced to control the ball under wet conditions.
United was the first to take a shot at Blackburn goals which they defended very well and after that, they made inroads into Blackburn’s danger zone.
United dominate play trying to score an early goal.
They were awarded a place-kick for their effort which went wide.
United took an early lead when the ball was looped over the advancing Blackburn goalkeeper to make it 1-0.
United was back knocking at the Blackburn danger area and the keeper failed to handle the ball leading to a goal.
Blackburn keeper saved a sure goal when he fisted the ball away for a corner-kick.
United was back on the attack and they scored their third goal to make it 3-0 in the first half of the game.
In the second half United started where they left off in the first half and continued to raid Blackburn’s danger zone.
United keeper was called to make a daring save after Blackburn came knocking at the door of United, but they failed to put the ball at the back of the net.
While Blackburn was on the attack, but their effort was wasted.
United was back on the attack and their captain took a shot which was saved by the keeper.
Each team that participated in the tournament received soccer balls.
The organiser of the tournament would like to thank the four sponsors for their support in making sure that the tournament was a success.
Individual players were awarded awards for their performances.
The player of the tournament was Simphiwe Sikhosana and Senzo Dladla was the goalkeeper of the tournament.
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