Kathorus lights up GDL season
The competition at the top of the Gauteng Development League (GDL) is intensifying, and the past weekend was no exception.
One team, though, has particularly attracted the attention of spectators lately, despite being in a mid-table position. Kathorus Hyper Academy has recently gained a reputation as a giant slayer and has recently taken points off of, among others, Mamelodi Sundowns and the Gauteng Engen Knockout Challenge champions, Panorama FC.
Whatever they’re doing is working and Kathorus Hyper Academy appears to be a team in full swing in recent weeks. On Saturday, at Huntersfield Stadium, TS Galaxy became the latest team to fall foul of Kathorus, who scored a narrow 1-0 victory.
Mojalefe Nyelele scored the game winner to help Kathorus add another three points to their tally.
Kaizer Chiefs showcased moments of brilliance at home against the School of Excellence in a 4-1 victory. Gift Phoku was in excellent form, scoring two goals for the Glamour Boys, while Andile Mtsweni and Karabo Ntsala also made it onto the score sheet as Chiefs overwhelmed the visitors.
At Curro Sagewood, SuperSport United and Seven’s Academy clashed in an exciting and fiercely contested match, which ended in a 2-1 victory for the Tshwane side, with Samkelo Ngongeni and Orifha Maubelo netting the decisive goals for SuperSport United, while Levaan Rose slotted a consolation goal for Seven’s Academy.
Wits Junior bagged a big win on Saturday, defeating Tuks 4-1, while Joburg City and Elspark United picked up a point each after a 2-2 draw. The two-time defending champion, Highlands Park, who are in the running for a three-peat, intensified their pursuit of the title with another win, beating league newcomers, Rockefvs, 2-0.
On Sunday, the GDL action shifted to Randburg, where Randburg AFC faced off against Remember Elite Sport Academy (RESA). With both teams among the top five contenders, there was plenty on the line, and it was the visitors, RESA, who claimed a hard-fought win, edging out Randburg 2-1, thanks to goals from Onthatile Lemao and Tshepo Mofaladi.
GDL Results
Saturday, 23 August
Kathorus Hyper Academy 1-0 TS Galaxy
Kaizer Chiefs 4-1 School of Excellence
Wits Junior 4-1 Tuks
Joburg City 2-2 Elspark United
SuperSport United 2-1 Seven’s Academy
Highlands Park 2-0 Rockefvs
Mamelodi Sundowns 2-1 East Rand Athletic Club
Sunday, 24 August
RESA 2-1 Randburg AFC
