Top teams deliver big performances when it matters most
The Mancosa KwaZulu-Natal Schools Football Association (KZNHSFA) Coastal and Inland Second Term A-Leagues have reached an exciting mid-season phase and Tuesday’s matches threw up some interesting results to add further intrigue to the standings.
Coastal A
At Queensburgh High School, Westville Boys’ High defeated the newly promoted Empangeni High 2-0.
That was Empangeni’s third defeat in the league, following a 0-1 loss to Glenwood in their most recent match a week earlier.
Dayyan Fudu excelled for the Griffin, scoring both of their goals. The victory propelled Westville to 10 points after four matches and to first place in the standings.
In a highly anticipated match, Glenwood took on Port Shepstone High. Entering the match, Port Shepstone had won all three of their previous matches, and without conceding a goal. As the defending champion, Glenwood was eager to make a statement about the pretenders to their crown.
The Green Machine‘s coach, Khaya Mgwengwe, told SuperSport Schools Plus that his team needed to deliver a significant performance, and they did just that.
Nkosi Mkwane opened the scoring for Glenwood, after a bit of a defensive muddle, as they swept to a 3-1 victory. Jude Mavana netted the second goal, a remarkable strike from just short of the halfway line, out wide on the right, from a free kick, and Mbuso Gumede, who has been instrumental for Glenwood this season, completed the scoring for the Durban school.
Hillcrest High, meanwhile, received a 3-0 win and three points after Pinetown Boys’ High failed to show up. That elevated Hillcrest High up to second place, just above Glenwood.
Northwood School and Bechet, who have both struggled for wins this season, and who occupy the bottom two rungs of the ladder, shared a goalless draw.
Nothing has yet been decided at the opposite end of the log, where Westville leads on 10 points, but is only one clear of Hillcrest, Glenwood, and Port Shepstone, who all have nine.
Empangeni, in fifth, will be eager to improve their log position, while Pinetown Boys’ High and Bechet, in sixth and seventh places, with two points each, have work to do. Northwood, at the bottom, is in danger of relegation and needs to engineer a turnaround strategy.
Inland A
In the Inland A League, the league leaders, Maritzburg College, secured a crucial last-minute victory over Edendale Technical High School. Malachi Momple, a consistent scorer for College with his educated left boot, netted the decisive goal to secure a 1-0 win for the Red, Black, and White.
Maritzburg College and Carter High School are in a tight competition for first place in the standings, with College just ahead on 10 points, and Carter on eight.
On Tuesday, Carter comfortably beat Newton 4-0. Babalwa Ntlasana was on fire, scoring a hattrick, and Pellucid Nxumalo scored the fourth. Bayanda Msomi was also in good form providing assists for all four goals.
Linpark, in third place with seven points, scored a 1-0 win over Haythorne Secondary School.
Alexandra High School, who have had a season of mixed results – one win, two draws, and one loss – played to a 2-2 draw against Ixopo Secondary School.
RESULTS
Coastal A
Glenwood 3-1 Port Shepstone
Westville Boys’ High 2-0 Empangeni High School
Bechet 0-0 Northwood
Hillcrest High 2-0 Pinetown
Inland A
Maritzburg College A Team 1-0 Edendale Technical High School
Alexandra High School A Team 2-2 Ixopo Secondary School
Carter High 4-0 Newton
Linpark 1-0 Haythorne Secondary School
FIXTURES
Thursday, 15 May: Coastal B
Queensburgh High School
Field 1
15:10 – Amanzimtoti vs New Forest
16:15 – Redwood vs Durban High School
Field 2
15:10 – Queensburgh High School
16:15 – Sastri vs Ashton Ballito A Team
Friday, 16 May: Coastal C
Queensburgh High School
Field 1
George Campbell vs Birdswood
Field 2
15:10 – Durban Academy vs Brettonwood
16:15 – Ashton Ballito B Team vs Canaan College
Thursday, 15 May: Inland B
Alexandra High School
Field 1
15:00 – Alexandra High School B Team vs ML Sultan
Field 2
15:00 – Northbury vs Maritzburg Christian School
16:05 – Thornhill vs Heritage Academy
Friday, 16 May: Inland B
Barns Field (Maritzburg College)
15:00 – Riverwood vs Maritzburg College B Team
Friday, 16 May: Inland C
AB Jackson
15:00 – Newton B Team vs Umvuzo
16:05 – Michaelhouse vs Maritzburg College C Team
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