UP-Tuks and NWU-Mafikeng played to a 0-0 draw on a chilly Monday night at the Tuks Stadium as missed opportunities ruled throughout the match.
The university holiday did not stop Tuks supporters from coming out in full force, as their boys went head to toe against NWU-Mafikeng in Round Four of Varsity Football.
The home team started the stronger of the two teams with NWU-Mafikeng struggling to assert themselves early on. However as the first half progressed so did NWU-Mafikeng’s confidence with their forwards making Tuks’ defenders work hard to keep them out.
The visitors had a golden opportunity to take the lead in the 38th minute but their penalty attempt hit the post as the teams closed out the first half.
NWU-Mafiekng started the second half as they ended the first, constantly pestering Tuks’ defence with Tuks goalkeeper Dylan Patterson made to work hard numerous times in the second stanza.
Both teams showed great attacking intent throughout the second half but their efforts were thwarted by the opposition and had to settle for a 0-0 draw. UP-Tuks captain Simbongile Njokwe believes that the final result was a true reflection of the match.
“NWU pushed hard to score and we had to play catch up for most of the match. We did not capitalise on our opportunities, so it is back to the drawing board,” he told varsitysportssa.com.
FNB Man of the Match: Dylan Paterson (UP-Tuks)
Cards:
Yellow: Nicholas Killas (UP-Tuks), Tshepo Makgopela (NWU-Mafikeng), Sandile Mbatha (NWU-Mafikeng)
Teams:
UP-Tuks starting XI: Dylan Patterson, Siphesihle Sosibo, Simbongile Njokwe (c), Nicholas Killas, Richard Moremi, Tiago Da Serra, Claudio De Almeida, Frank Mpedi, Mogau Khwinana, Sabelo Tsambo, Mbongeni Masilela
Subs: Deodart Kritzinger, Mosa Qongo, Jurgen Booysen, Clinton Mphahlele, Odwa Makha, Thungulethu Ndlovu, Asande Mbanjwa
NWU-Mafikeng: Amogelang Maduo, Tshepo Makgopela, Mojuda Matlhanyane, David Ngwenya, Wendelle Martin, Sipho Mateis, Katlego Banda, Sandile Mbatha, Gift Mogorosi, Orebotse Mongae, Mogomotsi Molefe, Tshepo Mediro, Thapelo Tlabakwe
Subs: Luzuko Jevuka, Thabang Makgwane, Tshepo Baholo, Prince Maila, Tshepo Mediro, Tevin Kekane, Vusumuzi Ludwala
By Dan Lombard
