AN ALL Amanzimtoti final of the SPAR KZN Schoolgirls’ Hockey Challenge for the Durban south region was played at 3 Schools Trust Astroturf in Umbilo on April 15.
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Kuswag Hoërskool defended their title in a gutsy display where they met a determined Kingsway High School team. It took Kuswag a few minutes to settle into their stride in an action-packed all-Toti derby. Kingsway got off to a cracker of a start pushing play up to Kuswag’s defence almost immediately after the whistle but was unable to find their players to finish off their attacks with Kuswag’s players marking well at the back.
With their momentum building, Kuswag managed to turn possession in their favour, with more threatening runs down into Kingsway’s territory but the last line of Kingsway’s defence stood firm through every surge, not allowing the ball into their box. Kuswag earned two short corners in quick succession mid-way through the final but both golden opportunities sputtered allowing Kingsway time to compose themselves and continue persevering at the other end.
The final whistle blasted with both teams been unable to net any chances during the twenty minutes. The game progressed to a penalty shoot out with three players from each team stepping up to the spot with the objective of outsmarting the oppositions goalie. After four rounds of penalties and the score still tied, the regional final moved to sudden death, where at the conclusion of the round robin games, both Kuswag and Kingsway were neck and neck, ending level on 14 points each.
In their five games, both teams drew two and won three, with their round robin game concluding in a nil nil draw. Kuswag took pole position having scored eight goals to Kingsway’s seven in their five games.
Kuswag joins two other teams who have already secured their berth at the grand finals that will take place on the weekend of July 22 – 23 at St Mary’s DSG. Danville Park Girls High School (Durban North regional) and St Mary’s DSG (Highway regional). All games will be livestreamed on the SuperSport Schools’ mobile app or website.
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