The University of Johannesburg (UJ) registered their first round three wins of the 2023 Varsity Football competition when they beat Vaal University of Technology (VUT) 2-0 in a thrilling encounter at the UJ Soweto Stadium.
The home team started off brilliantly after Sanele Ndlalane was awarded a penalty following a reckless tackle by his VUT defender in the first 10 minutes of the game. Ndlalane scored his second goal three minutes later.
Within 30 minutes of the game, VUT was forced to make an early substitute, taking Kgabo Ngoepe out for Simankele Masiza to try and strengthen the squad before going to half-time.
The Orange Army (UJ) went into the second half leading by 2 goals to zero. Ndlalane came back as a defender. He was exceptional, winning a couple of fouls and being one of the UJ players with the most forward passes and touches in VUT’s half.
Ntokozo Mathobela and Philane Masondo were the difference in the second 45 minutes of the game, using their speed and pace to get past the defenders.
Although the second half was more balanced, the first 15 minutes were dominated by VUT seeing them creating goal-scoring chances but with no luck finding the back of the net.
Ntokozo Mathobela was named player of the match.
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