UJ heads into the semi-finals
As the Varsity Football competition progresses, the Orange Army is through to the knockout rounds.
In the last round-robin matches, the Orange Army heads to the semi-finals after drawing with Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) 1–1 in the Men’s Varsity Football competition.
In the battle of the log leaders, UJ and defending champions TUT played a thrilling 1–1 match at the UJ Soweto Stadium.
The game started off well with both teams playing a great match of football, there was nice ball rotation and a well-managed tempo. The first 20 minutes were equally balanced as they were trying to find their feet.
The Orange Army made a forced substitution 22 minutes into the game after captain Makoti Maselesele picked up a head injury following a collision with Tshiamo Mahome in the middle of the park.
The home side got an opening goal in the 46th minute, courtesy of Mongezi Mncube who scored after combining well with Malik Mashinini who walked away with an assist. TUT’s Tshiamo Mahome levelled proceedings in the 75th minute when he scored a cracker just outside the 18-yard area.
The result of the match was that both teams progressed to the semi-finals.
FNB player of the match was Lona Richard Banga (UJ).
UJ will play North Western University in Johannesburg this Thursday, September 14.
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