After a tough match, Lion Hearts FC managed to walk away with a win in the Easterns League 2 U9 match against Olympia FC.
The two teams battled it out at Kempton Park Red Sox Baseball Club on August 10 and right at the end, the Lion Hearts pulled through and took the win.
Photo: Masego Mashilo
The first half was tough between the two teams as they both struggled to net any goals, but kept on trying.
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Olympia FC dominated the first half, however, the Lion Hearts’ defense did not allow them to score.
Lion Hearts kept on creating more opportunities but they had no luck scoring any goals.
Despite a valiant effort from both teams, the first half ended in a goal-less draw.
In the opening minutes of the second half, Olympia FC started to slack and decreased their chances of scoring any goals.
Lion Hearts took advantage of gap and created more chances to break through Olympia’s defense.
Lion Hearts kept on pushing until they saw a chance and used it.
Liam Britton scored an opener for the Lion Hearts and that motivated the others to try for a second goal.
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With only a few minutes left on the clock, Olympia could not score an equaliser and the Lion Hearts walked away with a 1-0 win against the Olympia FC.
Parents showed their support by cheering on the sidelines.
Olympia FC coach Bonginkosi Ncube said to him it was not about winning but it was about developing the children so that they can become better and perform well as they grow, so that they can win in the near future.
“I think the boys played really well.
“For me it’s not about the outcome of the game it’s about the development of the players.
“Once they are 16 and 17, they can start winning games. For now, it’s the matter of them getting there. What I am happy for is the performance,” he said.
Lion Hearts FC coach Tshepo Bokutsha said that his team performed well and he was proud of each player.
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“The team’s performance was brilliant, although we started off slow but we got the hang of it throughout the game.
“My team was just amazing and I am happy with the outcome.
“I am glad that I didn’t make any drastic changes. There is nothing I would have changed, honestly. I am glad with how things turned out,” said Bokutsha.
