RESA, Rockefvs home games postponed due to waterlogged fields
The Gauteng Development League returns this weekend following a break over the Easter holiday, where teams competed in other competitions in different parts of the country.
The return of the league almost didn’t happen because of persistent rains in the Gauteng province over the last two weeks.
However, the grounds’ drainage systems and hard work from the various ground staff means that some matches will be played this week.
Unfortunately, despite the best efforts of the ground staff, Remember Elite Sport Academy‘s President Park Stadium won’t be ready in time, because of a water-logged pitch, which has resulted in their fixture against the in-form Randburg AFC being postponed.
Moreover, the Rockefvs’ home fixture against Highlands Park has suffered the same fate, with the newbies’ ACCP Grounds also waterlogged.
The rest of the scheduled fixtures will be played. First up is the weekend’s most anticipated match-up. It takes place at Elandsfontein, where School of Excellence hosts Kaizer Chiefs.
TS Galaxy welcomes Kathorus Hyper Academy to the 3 Squared Stadium, Mamelodi Sundowns travels to Tsakane Stadium to play East Rand Athletic Club, while Jomo Cosmos tackles Panorama FC at the Southern Suburbs Sports and Recreation Centre.
Wits Junior visits Tuks for a clash at the Tuks Sports Ground, Sevens Academy takes on the log leaders Superport United at Woodlands International College, and Joburg City goes up against league newbies Elspark United Academy at the Greek Sporting Club.
A full list of fixtures follows on Monday, with the showdown between Mamelodi Sundowns and TS Galaxy arguably the pick of them.
FIXTURES
Saturday, 26 April
School of Excellence vs Kaizer Chiefs
East Rand Athletic Club vs Mamelodi Sundowns
TS Galaxy vs Kathorus Hyper Academy
Jomo Cosmos vs Panorama FC
Tuks vs Wits Junior
Seven’s Academy vs Supersport United
Joburg City vs Elspark United Academy
Monday, 28 April
Highlands Park vs Joburg City
Mamelodi Sundowns vs TS Galaxy
Kathorus Hyper Academy vs Jomo Cosmos
Randburg AFC vs Tuks
East Rand Athletic Club vs Remember Elite Sport Academy
Wits Junior vs School of Excellence
Kaizer Chiefs vs Seven’s Academy
Elspark United vs Supersport United
