New Castle United won the Top 8 knockout soccer competition after beating Meadowbank 5-4 on penalties following a nil-all draw in regulation time at Woof Woof sports ground in Nkambako on Sunday.
In the semi-finals New Castle overcame Maweni United 9-8 on penalties following a 0-0 draw in 90 minutes while Meadowbank narrowly defeated hapless Jasi Football Club 1-0.
In the quarterfinals, New Castle won 5-4 on penalties against Jopi All Blacks following a 3-3 draw while Maweni United won 7-5 against Sedani, also on penalties after a 1-1 draw.
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Jasi FC managed a 5-4 penalty-shootout win over Leswika Classic while Mamitwa United also suffered a 5-4 penalty shootout loss to Meadowbank.
For winning the tournament, New Castle received R7 000 first prize money while the runners-up, Meadowbank took home R3 500.
