JVW and Highlands Park back to winning ways in GWDL
After experiencing setbacks last week, both JVW and Highlands Park returned to winning ways in the Gauteng Women’s Development League (GWDL) on Sunday.
Last week, on 8 June, JVW suffered an unexpected 0-2 loss to Hellenic Falcons. That defeat dropped JVW to fifth place in the league standings, while the Falcons drew strength from their upset victory.
On Sunday, JVW rebounded, romping to a commanding 6-1 victory over Dinoko Rondebult.
With three points in the bag, JVW has 21 points from their 10 outings, although they remain in fifth place.
The gap between JVW and the two teams at the top of the table is considerable, though, with the league leaders, SAFA Academy, on 33 points, three points ahead of second-placed Mamelodi Sundowns.
JVW was not the only team to rediscover its rhythm on Sunday. Highlands Park, who were trounced 14-0 by SAFA Academy the previous weekend, got back to winning ways, and they did it in style, showing some of the form that had them challenging at the upper end of the standings for a long time.
Up against Edenvale FC, Highlands Park had their shooting boots on, rolling to a 7-2 win.
SAFA Academy continued their impressive form, cruising to a one-sided 7-0 defeat of Hellenic Falcons. Clearly, they, together with Mamelodi Sundowns, are the team to beat.
SAFA Academy’s record is perfect thus far, with victories in all of their matches, including over Sundowns, who have taken the league honours the past two seasons.
While some games delivered plenty of goals, there were none between the University of Pretoria (Tuks) and Kenneth FC, while Kempton Park FC scored a 2-0 win over Sporting CP.
On Sunday, Panorama FC picked up three points by defeating Refilwe FC 5-0.
Mamelodi Sundowns were, once again unstoppable, scoring 14 times for the second weekend in succession in a lopsided win over Tornado Academy Ladies.
Sundowns owns the edge in goal difference over SAFA Academy, but they remain in second place. It’s a two-horse race for the league honours.
Results
Kenneth FC 0-0 Tuks
Kempton Park FC 2-0 Sporting CP
JVW FC 6-1 Dinoko Rondebult
Highlands Park 7-2 Edenvale FC
SAFA Academy 7-0 Hellenic Falcons FC
Panorama FC 5-0 Refilwe FC
Mamelodi Sundowns 14-0 Tornado Academy Ladies
