St Mark’s soccer team advanced to the semi-finals of the National Winter Games after a strong start and having displayed consistency over the course of three matches.
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The school got an opportunity to qualify for their semi-finals, which will be later this afternoon, Thursday July 14.
In their opening Winter Games encounter, the school trounced Western Cape 5-1 on July 12. On July 13, they played Limpopo in their second match, which finished in a one-all tie. They played Gauteng later that day, and the match ended in a scoreless draw.
The school qualified for their semi-finals, which will be later this afternoon, Thursday July 14.
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Head Coach Rewano Swarts said, “All my predictions and analyses are on point. My boys still got a lot to offer and the glory awaits.
“Although all games were technically manageable, my major focus was on leading my players at the end of the day so they could qualify with fresh legs. I told them that the time for the result had come and that there was no time for reservations. We managed to qualify for the semi-finals with a well-managed team that sought to win the finals, and while winning the group stage does not necessarily make a champion, that is what we did. It’s something I’ve fantasised about and considered countless times, and it appears that my boys’ hunger will bring them accolades.”
