Kathorus Hyper Academy humbles Panorama FC
Kathorus Hyper Academy silenced Panorama FC in their own backyard after Panorama coach Luyanda Gcabashe made a series of bold statements in the build-up to their Gauteng Development League fixture on the weekend.
Two weeks before the match, Gcabashe and his team had defied the odds, winning the Gauteng leg of the Engen Knockout Challenge.
Still riding the wave of that magnificent triumph, Gcabashe sent out a warning to Kathorus Hyper Academy, saying he felt sorry for them that they would have to deal with Panorama’s attack..
However, Gcabashe was forced to swallow his words as Kathorus Hyper Academy travelled to Panorama FC and walked away with maximum points following a 1-0 victory.
It is important to provide some context for Gcabashe’s confidence, however. Panorama’s Engen Knockout success was not the only reason he was optimistic.
Their strong season has included wins over the likes of Kaizer Chiefs, School of Excellence and, ironically, even Kathorus Hyper Academy in an earlier round of Gauteng Development League.
Gcabashe had reason to feel confident, but, as the saying foes, “Football is a funny game”.
Meanwhile, in a top of the table clash, Mamelodi Sundowns and Randburg AFC shared a 1-1 draw, while Jomo Cosmos beat league newcomers Elspark United 2-0.
Chiefs and Remember Elite Sport Academy (RESA) drew 1-1, the University of Pretoria (Tuks) lost 0-1 to their neighbours SuperSport United, while Seven’s Academy went down 2-4 to TS Galaxy on Saturday and lost 1-2 to Rockefvs on Sunday.
Results
Mamelodi Sundowns 1-1 Randburg AFC
Elspark United 0-2 Jomo Cosmos
Kaizer Chiefs 1-1 Remember Elite Sport Academy
Panorama FC 0-1 Kathorus Hyper Academy
TUKS 0-1 SuperSport United
Seven’s Academy 2-4 TS galaxy
Seven’s Academy 1-2 Rockefvs
