Unexpected twists on day one of St Andrew’s Football Cup
The St Andrew’s College Football Cup kicked off on Friday afternoon, with the intense competition and some unexpected results setting the stage for two more days of intriguing action.
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In Group A, the St Andrew’s College A Team began their campaign with a narrow 1-0 victory over Gqeberha’s Victoria Park High, a team recognised as one of the top Eastern Cape sides.
After that big win, though, the hosts suffered a setback in their second outing, going down 0-1 to Curro Wilgeheuwel. Victoria Park, in their second match, shared a 1-1 draw with Curro Wilgeheuwel.
Kingswood College, St Andrew’s College’s great rivals, endured a challenging day, which included a stunning 0-11 defeat at the hands of St Benedict’s College. Kingswood also fell to Mrewtyane Secondary School, who scored a 4-0 win.
Mrewtyane’s, then, picked up a 2-0 victory over St Benedict’s to lead the way in Group A.
In Group B, the St Andrew’s College B Team mirrored the achievements of their A-team, securing a 2-1 victory over Andrew Moyane in their first match before being handed a 3-0 defeat by Trinityhouse Glenvista.
Trinityhouse earned maximum points by also beating Merrifield College, winning a tight contest 1-0. Unfortunately for Merrifield, they suffered a second 0-1 loss, going down to Joza Youth Hub.
It was a good day for Bishops, though, The Cape Town school edged out Andrew Moyane 1-0 and then overran Joza Youth Hub 5-0.
RESULTS
Friday, 29 August
Group A
St Andrew’s College A 1-0 Victoria Park
Mrwetyana 2-0 St Benedict’s
Victoria Park 1-1 Curro Wilgeheuwel
Mrwetyane 4-0 Kingswood
Curro Wilgeheuwel 1-0 St Andrew’s College A
St Benedict’s 11-0 Kingswood
Group B
St Andrew’s College B 2-1 Andrew Moyane
Joza 1-0 Merrifield
Bishops 1-0 Andrew Moyane
Trinityhouse Glenvista 1-0 Merrifield
Bishops 5-0 Joza
Trintyhouse Glenvista
