Super sub wins it for CUT
CUT coach Petrus Rakometsi had good reason for the huge smile on his face after one of his substitutions proved to be a stroke of genius. Rakometsi brought on the lanky Abrahm Singozo for Rakgomo Taole when the score was level at 1-1. The substitute need about 10 minutes to make a difference, rising highest to head home the winner from a corner kick in the 69th minute against Wits. The entire CUT bench ran to celebrate with the player. Great substitution from the coach.
Botha does what he does best
CUT hosted their first Varsity Football match at home on Monday and the fans certainly came to the party, thanks to some help from Bloemfontein Celtic supporter Botha Msila. The man who is known for wearing a shower cap at PSL matches was at the forefront of the singing as CUT created a fantastic atmosphere. They sang some of the songs that have become famous with different PSL clubs and this inspired the team to register a victory in their first match at home.
TUT fans do it again
There’s never a dull moment when TUT fans are around. They are passionate about their team and this was proved yet again when they hosted UJ at TUT Stadium on Monday. One of the TUT supporters held up a sign saying “If UJ wins I’m gonna leave the stadium naked”. Fortunately for her, UJ could only walk away with a point as the teams played to a 1-1 draw. There was no need to leave the stadium naked.
UFH denied first victory
UFH were so close to registering their first ever win in Varsity Football, but they were left stunned when defending champions UWC showed a spirit of champions to get the equalising goal in the third minute of stoppage time. UFH led for almost the entire game after Andile Batyi had given them an early lead from the penalty spot, but Akhona Cawe spoilt the party for UFH with a late strike that earned UWC their fourth draw in as many matches.
CUT players enjoy the moment
It seems the celebrations in Varsity Football are getting better by the week. When Orapeleng Manopole gave CUT the lead, the players ran to the corner flag to perform a dance that looked like it was practised throughout last week, before the game. It must have given supporters some memories of the celebration Bafana Bafana players performed when Siphiwe Tshabalala scored the opening goal at the 2010 Fifa World Cup, for it was well choreographed.
Tshepang Mailwane, football writer for the Sowetan
