Ermelo derbies brings action and upsets as VOC United lose to Mafia FC
Mafia FC defeated VOC United 2-1 and in the other derby match, Sun City Gunners FC managed a 1-0 scrappy win against Ermelo United.
Local fans were treated to a feast of soccer action as two Ermelo derbies took place in the SAB Soccer League, Gert Sibande District Stream B on the 16 February weekend.
The four local teams have had to play catch up to a rampant Manzana FC side, who looks to be running away with the 2018/2019 league title.
Mafia FC kicked things off with VOC United at the Mpumalanga Stadium in Wesselton on Saturday, 16 February and for the first time ever, Mafia defeated VOC 2-1.
In the other derby match, Sun City Gunners FC continued their winning ways, managing a 1-0 scrappy win against Ermelo United at the AJ Swanepoel Stadium on Sunday, 17 February.
In other matches, Breyten Home Sweepers beat Losta Stars 1-0, while Passion FC scored three goals against Typhoon FC to end the match 3-1. Shooters overwhelmed the Mpumalanga Eagles FC side by 3-0 and Blackstone FC handed PR Barcelona another defeat after their match ended 2-1.
Log leaders, Manzana FC, were held to a 1-1 draw by XI Experience.
It was a weekend of draws as Flymingo United also drew 1-1 against the Hammers FC. After the weekend, Manzana are still at the top of the log on 45 points and Ermelo United languish at the bottom on 10 points.
The next round of matches will take place on the weekend of 23 February.
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