Bishops lifts St Andrew’s College Football Cup, Jeppe the junior champs
After three days of captivating football at the St Andrew’s College Football Cup, in Makhanda, Bishops Diocesan College lifted the trophy after defeating Curro Wilgeheuwel in a penalty shootout in the final.
Both teams performed impressively in the group phase, played on Friday and Saturday, to finish atop their groups and secure their places in the title game.
It was a tight contest, finishing goalless, but when it went down to a shootout, Bishops excelled from the spot, scoring a decisive 3-0 win.
The Cape Town school enjoyed a superb showing at the tournament, picking up six wins and one draw from their seven matches. Only the St Andrew’s College B Team, who snared a 1-1 draw, stopped Bishops from attaining a perfect record.
Finishing as the runner-up was an outstanding but disappointing outcome for Curro Wilgeheuwel, of Roodepoort, after they showcased some dazzling and dominant football in Makhanda, which was highlighted by an astonishing 15-0 victory over Kingswood College.
When they needed it most, unfortunately for Curro Wilgeheuwel, their shooting deserted them as they missed three critical penalties, while the sharp shooters from Bishops converted their opportunities.
It marked the second time this season that Curro Wilgeheuwel had come up short in a title game. At the end of June, at the Waterstone College Super Cup, they fell 1-2 to Curro Thatchfield.
In the u15 section of the St Andrew’s College Football Cup, Jeppe High School for Boys scored a 2-1 victory over Bishops in a fiercely contested and entertaining final.
After the tournament concluded, St Andrew’s College utilised its social media platform to express heartfelt thanks to every school that participated in the event. They emphasised that the tournament would not have been as impactful without the commitment, enthusiasm, and competitive spirit demonstrated by all players, coaches, and supporters.
Team of the Tournament
Hlumani Ntontela – St Andrew’s College
Keagile Mashile – St Benedict’s College
Ashton Wyatt – Bishops Diocesan College
Josh Rolfe – Bishops Diocesan College
Phathu Mulaudzi – St Benedict’s College
Sid Fishlock – St Andrew’s College
Rondo – Victoria Park High
Luniko Kepe – Joza Youth Hub
Luvo – Mrwetyana Secondary School
Boago Sello – Trinity House Glenvista
Tiago Kahn – Curro Wilgeheweul
