Rich Boyz U23s fight back to claim victory over Kruger United

Junior Rich Boyz beat Kruger United 3-1 in their DStv Diski Challenge encounter.

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Dave Savides 1 minute read

NRB’s Sanele Simelane (left) chases after Asanda Lukhele Photos: Smindlo on Digital

Richards Bay FC’s U23 side came back with a mighty effort to beat Kruger United 3-1 on Saturday morning.

They were behind after just two minutes when a corner kick found the head of Sifundo Sibankoni, who made no mistake to put Kruger 1-0 ahead in their DStv Diski Challenge encounter.

The junior Rich Boyz settled down and were back on level terms in the 26th minute when the alert Mphilwenhle Dlamini latched onto a loose ball in the box to net (1-1), the score going into half time.

The tide turned minutes after the resumption when Thobani Gumede’s cross was bundled into his own net by Sithembile Mtyali to give NRB a 2-1 lead.

The game continued to ebb and flow but the matter was firmly settled in added time when Olwethu Mbatha netted the third for a superb 3-1 Richards Bay victory.

They will host a somewhat struggling Orlando Pirates side on Sunday.

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