BOYS: Francke nets nine to open first day of u15 Tournament
The opening day of the u15 IPT Tournament at Seaview Eco Pool in Nelson Mandela Bay witnessed a fiercely contested series of water polo matches, setting an exhilarating tone for the tournament.
ne standout performance came from Kwa-Zulu Natal, as they dominated Northern Tigers B with an emphatic 23-0 victory.
Thomas Francke stole the spotlight by netting an impressive nine goals, showcasing his exceptional skill in front of the goal and contributing significantly to his team’s commanding win.
In another notable match, Central Gauteng A displayed their offensive prowess by overpowering Eden Districts with a resounding 15-0 win. As always Gauteng will be a side for other teams to keep an eye out for as the tournament progresses.
Adding an international flair to the competition, neighbors Zimbabwe participated in the tournament, facing Western Province B in a closely contested match that ended 9-6 in favor of Western Province B.
As the tournament unfolds, the mix of local and international teams promises to deliver more thrilling water polo action at Seaview Eco Pool.
RESULTS DAY 1
Western Province B 10 – Goals: Alex Barret (2), Matthew Fenn (2), Tim Young (2), Caleb Harely, Benjamin Bigara, James Pinnock, Andrew Reynolds. Central Gauteng B 1 – Goals: Daniel Pronk.
Nelson Mandela Bay 6 – Goals: Stefan Polderman (2), Dane Paterson (2), Carter Rosser, Christian Chandler. Northern Tigers A 4 – Goals: Ben Swarts, Andrew Robertson, Christian Truter, Oliver Obherholzer.
Buffalo City 8 – Goals: Tiago Williams (3), Michael Russel (2), Joshua Lentz, Nicholas Du Toit, Daniel Van Biljoen. Eastern Gauteng 2 – Goals: Daelan Brijmohun, Travis Kempen.
Western Province B 9 – Goals: Daniel Fyfer (2), Thomas Cruickshank (2), Connor Mortlock (2), Colin Douglas, Ross Prinsloo, Tim Farrell. Zimbabwe 6 – Goals: Blaise Scheepers (3), Tapfuma Taundi (2), Patrick Duff.
Northern Tigers B 0. Kwa-Zulu Natal 23 – Goals: Thomas Francke (9), Levi Thom (5), Tane Greene (2), Jamie Nicolau, Garrick Phillips, Musawenkosi Mponda, Sebastian Laundenberg, Oliver Guy, Thomas Aylward.
Eden Districts 0 – Goals: Central Gauteng A 15 – Goals: Matthew Cross (5), Dylan Gander (2), Teegan Fisher (2), Roan Wessels, Danilo Giuricich, Cooper Haworth, Ryan Morely, Troy Pasqualle, David Latilla-Campbell.
