BOYS: Buffalo City’s Russel scores crucial goals on Day 2

Michael Russel’s four-goal contribution for Buffalo City played a crucial role in securing the draw, highlighting his scoring prowess and the team’s ability to hold their ground against a formidable opponent like Central Gauteng B.

The scoreboard remained deadlocked at 4-4, between Buffalo City and Central Gauteng B showcasing the tenacity and skill of both teams.

Building on the momentum from the drawn match, Buffalo City continued their impressive run by facing Northern Tigers B, and securing an 18-1 win in that match with Russel again claiming the title of chief destroyer netting five goals and leading his team to a commanding triumph.

Western Province A emerged victorious with a final score of 8-4 against a strong Kwa-Zulu Natal team. This match was notable for its competitive nature and the clash between two highly competitive teams. Arguably both sides would fancy their chances at a shot in the final.

RESULTS DAY 2

Buffalo City 4 – Goals: Micahel Russel (4). Central Gauteng B 4 – Goals: Daniel Pronk, Adam Stoutjesdyk, Gui-nam Chen, Ethan Kempen.

Western Province B 7 – Goals: Anthony Lampe (4), Rupert Robinson, Daniel Fyfer, Thomas Cruickshank. Northern Tigers A 6 – Goals: Oliver Oberholzer (2), Caleb Bowden, Ettiene Van Der Merwe, Christian Truter, Ardan Robertson.

Northern Tigers B 0 – Goals: Eastern Gauteng 11 – Goals: Conor Michael Cockcroft (3), Andrew Castely (2), Luke Laporte (2), Daniel Rheeder, Caleb Smith, Samkelo Maphaphu.

Zimbabwe 6 – Goals: Blaise Scheepers (2), Tapfuma Taundi, Bongani Dube, Donovan Bodington, Liam Chicksen. Eden Districts 3 – Goals: Luca Whitehead (2), Matthew Tindall.

Western Province A 8 – Goals: Benjamin Bingara (3), Matthew Fenn (2), James Pinnock, Tim Young, Harry Oldham. Kwa-Zulu Natal 4 – Goals: Levi Thom (2), Oliver Ludwig, Thomas Francke.

Nelson Mandela Bay 3 – Goals: Dane Paterson (2), Stefan Polderman. Central Gauteng A 6 – Goals: Ryan Morely (2), Cooper Haworth (2), David Latilla-Campbell, Aiden Khoury.

Buffalo City 18 – Goals: Michael Russel (5), Daniel Woodin (4), Tiago Williams (3), Nicholas Du Toit (2), Campbell Dickinson (2), Joshua Lentz, Abakhe Ngamlana. Northern Tigers B 1 – Goals: Connor Kennealy.

Western Province B 11 – Goals: Ross Prinsloo (3), Daniel Fyfer (3), Anthony Lampe (2), Tim Farrel (2), Connor Mortlock. Eden Districts 5 – Goals: Luca Whitehead (4), Matthew Tindall.

Western Province A 23 – Goals: Alex Barret (6), James Malan (4), Matthew Fenn (4), Andrew Reynolds (3), Caleb Harley (2), Benjamin Bigara (2), James Pinnock, Harry Oldham.Eastern Gauteng 1 – Goals: Travis Kempen.

Nelson Mandela Bay 9 – Goals: Stefan Pelderman (3), Dane Paterson (3), Jed Paterson, Christian Chandler, Adam Ball. Zimbabwe 4 – Goals: Blaise Scheepers (2), Tapfuma Taundi, Patrick Duff.

Buffalo City 3 – Goals: Tiago Williams, Daniel Van Biljoen, Michael Russel. Kwa-Zulu Natal 7 – Goals: Levi Thom (2), Oliver Ludwig, Musawenkosi Mponda, Thomas Francke, Thomas Aylward.

Western Province B 6 – Goals: Benjamin Van Zyl (2), Thomas Cruickshank, Ross Prinsloo, Daniel Fyfer, Anthony Lempe. Central Gauteng A 8 – Goals: Cooper Haworth (3), Troy Pasqualle (2), David Latilla-Campbell. Danilo Giuricich, Craig Toet.