{"id":31433,"date":"2023-12-09T21:25:41","date_gmt":"2023-12-09T19:25:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ssschoolsplus.co.za\/?p=31433"},"modified":"2023-12-09T21:25:41","modified_gmt":"2023-12-09T19:25:41","slug":"boys-francke-nets-nine-to-open-first-day-of-u15-tournament","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/test.ssschoolsplus.co.za\/?p=31433","title":{"rendered":"BOYS: Francke nets nine to open first day of u15 Tournament"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-31093 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/test.ssschoolsplus.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/water-polo-kzn-strauss.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"261\" srcset=\"https:\/\/test.ssschoolsplus.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/water-polo-kzn-strauss.jpg 400w, https:\/\/test.ssschoolsplus.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/water-polo-kzn-strauss-300x196.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/>The opening day of the u15 IPT Tournament at Seaview Eco Pool in Nelson Mandela Bay witnessed a fiercely contested series of water polo matches, setting an exhilarating tone for the tournament.<\/p>\n<p>ne standout performance came from Kwa-Zulu Natal, as they dominated Northern Tigers B with an emphatic 23-0 victory.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Thomas Francke<\/strong> stole the spotlight by netting an impressive nine goals, showcasing his exceptional skill in front of the goal and contributing significantly to his team&#8217;s commanding win.<\/p>\n<p>In another notable match, Central Gauteng A displayed their offensive prowess by overpowering Eden Districts with a resounding 15-0 win. As always Gauteng will be a side for other teams to keep an eye out for as the tournament progresses.<\/p>\n<p>Adding an international flair to the competition, neighbors Zimbabwe participated in the tournament, facing Western Province B in a closely contested match that ended 9-6 in favor of Western Province B.<\/p>\n<p>As the tournament unfolds, the mix of local and international teams promises to deliver more thrilling water polo action at Seaview Eco Pool.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RESULTS DAY 1<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Western Province B 10<\/strong> &#8211; Goals: Alex Barret (2), Matthew Fenn (2), Tim Young (2), Caleb Harely, Benjamin Bigara, James Pinnock, Andrew Reynolds. <strong>Central Gauteng B 1<\/strong> &#8211; Goals: Daniel Pronk.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Nelson Mandela Bay 6<\/strong> &#8211; Goals: Stefan Polderman (2), Dane Paterson (2), Carter Rosser, Christian Chandler. <strong>Northern Tigers A 4 <\/strong>&#8211; Goals: Ben Swarts, Andrew Robertson, Christian Truter, Oliver Obherholzer.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Buffalo City 8 <\/strong>&#8211; Goals: Tiago Williams (3), Michael Russel (2), Joshua Lentz, Nicholas Du Toit, Daniel Van Biljoen. <strong>Eastern Gauteng 2<\/strong> &#8211; Goals: Daelan Brijmohun, Travis Kempen.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Western Province B 9<\/strong> &#8211; Goals: Daniel Fyfer (2), Thomas Cruickshank (2), Connor Mortlock (2), Colin Douglas, Ross Prinsloo, Tim Farrell. <strong>Zimbabwe 6\u00a0&#8211; <\/strong>Goals: Blaise Scheepers (3), Tapfuma Taundi (2), Patrick Duff.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Northern Tigers B 0. Kwa-Zulu Natal 23 <\/strong>&#8211; Goals: Thomas Francke (9), Levi Thom (5), Tane Greene (2), Jamie Nicolau, Garrick Phillips, Musawenkosi Mponda, Sebastian Laundenberg, Oliver Guy, Thomas Aylward.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Eden Districts 0 &#8211; Goals: Central Gauteng A 15<\/strong> &#8211; Goals: Matthew Cross (5), Dylan Gander (2), Teegan Fisher (2), Roan Wessels, Danilo Giuricich, Cooper Haworth, Ryan Morely, Troy Pasqualle, David Latilla-Campbell.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The opening day of the u15 IPT Tournament at Seaview Eco Pool in Nelson Mandela Bay witnessed a fiercely contested series of water polo matches, setting an exhilarating tone for the tournament. ne standout performance came from Kwa-Zulu Natal, as they dominated Northern Tigers B with an emphatic 23-0 victory. 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