UCT’s goalkeeper, Bevan Adonis, who made some impressive saves in their 2-0 loss to UFS, gives us some insight on the life of a keeper.
How long have you been playing for the Ikey Warriors?
I’ve been playing since first year, so this is my third year now.
What are you studying? And what year of study are you in?
I’m studying Business Science: Finance and Accounting, and I’m in my third year.
What are you plans when you leave university?
I have no definitive plan at the moment, but hopefully my degree benefiting me when entering the corporate environment. But I won’t say no to someone paying me to play football for a living.
What made you decide to be a keeper?
My Under 9 team was short a goalkeeper one day and I happened to be one of the taller boys back then and my coach made me stand. I did well, and have been stuck there ever since [laughs].
What do you love most about the position?
I like that on any day you can affect the outcome of the game. A moment of brilliance or a lapse in concentration can make or break your team’s chances of winning.
What would you say are the disadvantages of being a keeper?
I won’t say that there are any disadvantages of being a keeper. You always at a vantage point with all the action happening in front of you. I think the only disadvantage is that you have no direct influence on what is supposed to happen on the other side of the pitch, and that’s to finish, but that’s the striker’s job.
What does it mean to you to play for a team like the Ikey Warriors?
We are a tight-knit group and we all share the academic pressures of varsity, so every squad member can relate to each other and is appreciative of the effort that is put into being a part of this squad. We may not be doing that well in this tournament, but we’ve had results go our way in the USSA games.
What would you say summarizes UCT’s performance in this year’s Varsity Football tournament?
Not capitalizing on goal-scoring opportunities.
