University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) picked up yet another defeat as the University of Johannesburg (UJ) claimed all three points in Durban on Thursday night, thanks to a strike by UJ’s Tebogo Mandyu.
University of KwaZulu-Natal’s duck continued when they suffered yet another defeat, this time at the hands of high-flying UJ.
It was anyone’s game at the beginning of the match, but the finishing at both ends was below par, as neither side truly threatened the opposition keeper. Halftime arrived and the two teams were deadlocked at 0-0.
25′ gone and neither team able to make a break through yet. Both defences holding strong.
UKZN 0 – 0 UJ #VarsityFootball @UKZN_Football @UJ_Sport pic.twitter.com/90Dj2xACZg
— Varsity Football (@VarsityDiski) August 16, 2018
UKZN kicked off the second half on a positive note when just a minute in, Damion Sampson missed a clear-cut opportunity for the his side to take the lead.
The home side would rue their missed chances as not long after Sampson’s miss, a goal came at the opposite end. UJ looked a more composed side as a Tebogo Mandyu pounced on a loose ball in the 52nd minute to hand his side the lead.
With a rock-solid defence, UJ looked comfortable holding on to their lead and all three points.
UJ continue their quest to claim glory as they bagged their third win of the season and moved to 10 points. For UKZN, it was yet another defeat as they remain on 0 points and struggle to find their feet in the competition.
Scores
UKZN: 0
UJ: 1
Goal: Tebogo Mandyu
FNB Player of the Match: Tholinhlanhla Zondi (UKZN)
Samsung Moment of Brilliance: Pogiso Mawhen (UJ)
Debonairs Real Deal Save: Alan Mabuza (UJ)
Teams
UKZN: Sifiso Mlungwana (GK) , Lungelo Dube, Percy Shongwe, Lungani Nhlengethwa, Siphamandla Nzuza , Tholinhlanhla Zondi, Nqubeko Dlamini(c), Damion Sampson, Lungisani Shange, Nkosinathi Sibeko, Conal Cone.
Subs: Banele Kubheka, Bongumenzi Zulu, Khumbulani Mbokazi, Anele Ngubane, Ziyanda Ndlovu, Siphesihle Mbonambi, Nkosenhle Nyembe
UJ: Alan Mabuza, Dane Fortuin, Nkosinathi Sibiya, Tebogo Mandyu, Neon Lebopa, Karl Clements, Ziyaad Fredericks, Keitumetse Mabathoana, Pogiso Mabote, Mokete Mogalia, Vutlari Mathebula
Subs: Sandile Ngobese, Lebogang Monnatlale, O’niel Hendricks, Mnyamezeli Dlamini, Monde Mbha, Hassan Makhubele
By Mpendulo Letsoalo
