Durban Academy dominates Coastal C, while Inland B-League rivalry heats up
On Friday, Mancosa KwaZulu-Natal High Schools Football Association (KZNHSFA) matches were played in the Coastal C- and Inland B-Leagues. With the season nearing its conclusion, some teams are fighting for the right to play for titles. For others, their goal is to escape relegation.
In the Coastal C-League, Durban Academy has been in impressive form. They headed into Friday’s game against George Academy with a perfect record of four wins from four games, and they maintained their winning ways, coming away with a 3-1 victory.
With three games still to play in the regular season, they’re poised to secure a place in the final where the title and promotion to the Coastal B-League will be up for grabs.
Canaan College, in second place, is some way back, with seven points, while George Academy and Kloof High School also have seven points, but occupy third and fourth places, respectively, based on goal difference.
While Durban Academy is in a strong position to claim the top spot and a place in the final, the battle to earn the right to face them for the title is wide open. Not only are the next three teams tied on seven points, but Durban North College, in fifth place, is only one point behind them, with six.
With three matches to play and nine points available, an intriguing run-in awaits.
On Friday, Canaan College boosted its case with a hard-fought 3-2 victory over Kloof High, Durban North College edged out Rossburgh 1-0, and Ashton Ballito drew 2-2 with Queensburgh High B
In the Inland B-league, the competition is extremely close, with only two points separating Michaelhouse, in first, from Maritzburg College B, in fifth.
‘House has nine points and College B seven. The Red, Black, and White trails fourth-placed Heritage Academy on goal difference. Just one point ahead of them, both Alexandra High B and Northbury have eight points, with Alex in second thanks to their superior goal difference.
At the lower end of the Inland B-League, Thornhill props up the table. After four matches, they have not yet picked up a point.
Riverwood College is only one point ahead of Thornhill and in seventh place. Maritzburg Christian School (MCS), with four points, is in sixth.
On Friday, Alexandra B and Northbury, two of the contenders for a place in the final, drew 2-2, while Heritage Academy and Riverwood College shared a goalless draw.
Maritzburg College B and Michaelhouse both secured three points. ‘House outplayed MCS 3-0, and College won 3-1 against Thornhill.
RESULTS
Friday, 15 May
Coastal C-League
Durban North College 1-0 Rossburgh
Durban Academy 3-1 George Academy
Canaan College 3-2 Kloof High
Ashton Ballito 2-2 Queensburgh B
Inland B-League
Alexandra High B 2-2 Northbury
Maritzburg College B 3-1 Thornhill
Heritage Academy 0-0 Riverwood
Michaelhouse 3-0 MCS
