Behind Sundowns, the u16 GWDL race hots up

The u16 Gauteng Women’s Development League (GWDL) delivered another exciting day of action at the Panorama Football Club in Roodepoort on Sunday, with some sides strengthening their challenges for the title, while others, at the wrong end of the standings, struggled.

With nine weeks remaining, Mamelodi Sundowns continues to lead the way in both the u16 and the u14 divisions of the GWDL.

In the u16 age group, ‘Downs are seven points clear at the top, with 45 to their name. JVW, who are known for giving the Brazilians a tough time, are in second place, on 38 points.

The battle for third is tight, with Tuks holding down that position, on 35 points, while Remember Elite Sport Academy (RESA) lies fourth, only one point adrift, on 34.

Tuks, under the guidance of coach Tania Oliveira, enjoyed a successful Sunday of football, securing all six points available to them.

They defeated the hosts, Panorama FC, 2-0, with Rorisang Matjeding, and Maemu Rasivhaga scoring for the Pretoria-based club. In their second match, against Kempton Park, Tuks maintained a clean sheet and won 3-0, with Vhugala Netshithothole, Tshiamo Kekana, and Zanokuhle Nkosi finding the back of the net.

Tuks’ versatility was on show as their five different goal scorers attested to their ability to score from anywhere, rather than rely on a single goal threat.

RESA, on the contrary, was held to a 1-1 draw by Panorama FC. However, RESA’s coach Simeon Lekhooana, known Coach Solly, oversaw a much better performance from his charges in their second outing against Tornado FC.

RESA secured a 4-2 victory – with Thuto Rathebe netting twice, Madika Motloung also scoring, and Tornado giving up an own goal – which gave the team from Vereeniging a three-point haul.

JVW was on cruise control in their sole outing. They overpowered Football Origin, romping to an 8-2 victory. Sundowns also won comfortably in their game, beating Tornado FC 4-0.

RESULTS

RESA 1-1 Panorama
Tornado FC 0-4 Mamelodi Sundowns
Tuks 3-0 Kempton Park
Football Origin 3-0 Kenneth FC
Refilwe FC 0-0 Highlands Park
RESA 4-2 Tornado FC
JVW 8-2 Football Origin
Highlands Park 2-0 Kenneth FC

The GWDL’s focus will shift to the u14 division of the league on 28 July, with the action taking place at Jeppe Quondam, the home of JVW.

FIXTURES

09:00, Field 1 – JVW vs RESA
09:00, Field 2 – Kempton Park vs Panorama
10:30, Field 1 – Kenneth FC vs Refilwe
10:30, Field 2 – Mamelodi Sundowns vs FC Origin
11:45, Field 1 – Tuks vs Edenvale
11:45, Field 2 – Panorama vs JVW
12:45, Field 1 – FC Origin vs Kenneth FC
12:45, Field 2 – Mamelodi Sundowns vs Kempton Park
13:45, Field 1 – Edenvale FC vs Tornado FC
13:45, Field 2 – Tuks vs RESA

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