Highlands Park wins and extends GDL lead as results go their way

The two-time defending champion, Highlands Park, bathed in the spotlight of the Gauteng Development League (GDL) on the weekend, powering their way to a 3-0 victory in an away game against Kaizer Chiefs.

Meanwhile, Randburg AFC‘s title challenge faltered when they dropped points against Seven’s Academy, while Kathorus Hyper Academy maintained their impressive run with a convincing win over Joburg City.

On Sunday, in the key match of the GDL weekend, at Kaizer Chiefs Village in Naturena, the league leaders Highlands Park delivered a terrific performance to grab a 3-0 victory over the Phefeni Glamour Boys.

Siphesihle Nyawo opened the scoring for the Lions of the North, with Thabiso Mkhwanazi making it 2-0, and Naledi Manamela completing the scoring in a resounding victory on the road.

That win enabled Highlands Park to increase their advantage at the top of the standings after the match between Mamelodi Sundowns and Jomo Cosmos was postponed. While Randburg AFC lost a seven-goal thriller against Seven’s Academy, SuperSport United had to settle for a 0-0 draw against Panorama FC.

Not only did Highlands Park win, but other results went their way, too.

In their match against Seven’s Academy, Randburg fell 3-4. Leevan Rose gave Seven’s Academy the lead, with Asithandile Took scoring their second and Sihle Gumede their third. An own goal, from a deflection off a Randburg defender following a cross from Teddy Qampi, meant Seven’s Academy claimed the three points on offer.

Remember Elite Sport Academy (RESA), 1-3 losers at Mamelodi Sundowns last Sunday at Clapham High, took on an in-form University of Pretoria (Tuks) team and lifted their game to come away with a 2-0 victory. Kabelo Mofokeng gave RESA a 1-0 lead at the break, and Mandla Vilakati struck in the second half.

Kathorus Hyper Academy defeated Joburg City 3-0 on Saturday, which lifted Kathorus up to eighth in the standings. They’ve been on a roll in the second round of fixtures, with their victims including, among others, Mamelodi Sundowns and the champions of the Gauteng Engen Knockout Challenge, Panorama FC.

Against Joburg City, goals from Mojalefa Nyelele, Lesego Shabangu, and Aobakwe Ntsheki ensured Kathorus continued their winnings ways with a solid performance.

In other matches on Saturday, Wits Junior played to a 2-2 draw against Elspark United, with Katlego Moalosi and Thato Mokobane scoring for Wits. Rockefvs edged out TS Galaxy 1-0, with Obinna Nwanorim scoring the decisive goal, assisted by Onkabetse Kabaso.

On Sunday, the clash between Rockefvs and Tuks was called off due to inclement weather, and Sundown’s Sundowns versus Jomo Cosmos game was also postponed.

RESULTS

Saturday, 13 September

RESA 2-0 University of Pretoria (Tuks)
Rockefvs 1-0 TS Galaxy
Kathorus Hyper Academy 3-0 Joburg City
Seven’s Academy 4-3 Randburg AFC
SuperSport United 0-0 Panorama FC
Wits 2-2 Elspark United

Sunday, 14 September 

Highlands Park 3-0 Kaizer Chiefs
Rockefvs vs Tuks (Match abandoned due to bad weather)
Mamelodi Sundowns vs Jomo Cosmos (Postponed)

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