{"id":40823,"date":"2024-04-08T18:09:31","date_gmt":"2024-04-08T16:09:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ssschoolsplus.co.za\/?p=40823"},"modified":"2024-04-08T18:09:31","modified_gmt":"2024-04-08T16:09:31","slug":"banyana-ba-style-make-a-loud-statement-in-their-season-opener","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/test.ssschoolsplus.co.za\/?p=40823","title":{"rendered":"Banyana Ba Style make a loud statement in their season opener"},"content":{"rendered":"

The weather on Sunday was threatening but cleared up just in time for an exciting day of u16 action in the Gauteng Women’s Development League (GWDL), <\/strong>with Highlands Park <\/strong>serving as the host to the league’s clubs for a day filled with goals.<\/p>\n

One of the favourites to claim the league honours, Mamelodi Sundowns<\/strong>, made a thunderous statement in their opening match, running roughshod over the West Youth Academy<\/strong>, firing in 14 goals while conceding only one.<\/p>\n

It was a tough day the West Youth Academy side, who shipped another seven goals in a 0-7 defeat to Remembers Elite Sports Academy (RESA)<\/strong>, for whom Lesedi Motaung<\/strong> scored a hattrick. Jabulile Tsotetsi<\/strong> grabbed a brace, while Thando Mosia<\/strong> and Itumeleng Setipe<\/strong> also netted.<\/p>\n

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Mamelodi Sundowns goal scores in their 14-1 win against West Youth Academy. Photo: Football Stage<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Pretty Modika, Ncingo Tescla, Thandi Sibiza, Nompilo Maseti, Chuene Thabakane<\/strong>\u00a0and Princess Shongwe<\/strong> all found the back of the net as Mamelodi Sundowns displayed their dominance in their first game of the league season.<\/p>\n

Despite the massive margin of victory, coach Rhoda Mulaudzi<\/strong> may have mixed feelings about the win after expressing her concerns about her team’s defence in the past.<\/p>\n

Unfortunately for Sundowns, their second game, against Origin FC, did not take place as Origin had issues with several injuries impacting their squad.\u00a0 As a result, the Brazilians received a walkover and finished the day on top of the table with six points to their credit.<\/p>\n

However, it wasn’t just Mamelodi Sundowns that caught the eye. RESA, Kempton Park<\/strong>, and JVW<\/strong> also produced impressive performances and claimed two victories apiece on Sunday.<\/p>\n

RESA’s coach Simeon Lekhooana<\/strong> declared himself pleased with the improvements his team has made since last season.<\/p>\n

Speaking to SuperSport Schools Plus,<\/strong><\/a> he said he expects the girls to continue to excel and progress throughout the 2023 season. There remains a lot of work to do, he added, especially since it is a young and new team. They are on the right track, he reckoned.<\/p>\n

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RESA u16 Ladies Team 2024. Photo SAFA<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

It was a day that saw plenty of goals scored, including Panorama FC <\/strong>triumphing 8-0 over Edendale<\/strong>. Neo Moloto<\/strong> scored a hat trick, while the other goal scorers included Ona Resanyalo, Adrienne Mulligan,<\/strong> and Claudia-Joy Harmsen<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Thando Damba, Reabetswe Matsepe<\/strong>, and Thembisile Sindane <\/strong>were all on target for Kempton Park <\/strong>in a 3-1 win over Refilwe FC.<\/strong><\/p>\n

JVW also showcased their prowess by recording two convincing wins.<\/p>\n

They outplayed Origin FC<\/strong> 4-0, thanks to a hattrick from Olivia McNeil<\/strong> and a goal from Bontle “Shorty” Khanye<\/strong>. In their other outing, against Kenneth FC, they kept another clean sheet, winning 3-0 on goals from Asante Cele, Gugu Mntambo<\/strong>, and Judah Heslop<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Tuks<\/strong>, after a 3-1 win over Panorama FC <\/strong>– with goals from Tshiamo Kekana, Daniella Human<\/strong>and Ofentse Thobakgale <\/strong>–\u00a0were beaten in their second match, going down 0-1 against Tornado FC.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Bonginkosi Mncube,<\/strong> a member of Tornado FC’s technical team, reflected on a tough battle. The game was very challenging, he said, especially since most of the players were new to, and still getting to know, one another.<\/p>\n

In the second half, Tuks almost managed to turn the game around, but they failed to convert any of the chances they created.<\/p>\n

Mncube said Tornado’s performance was sub-standard and his charges’ fitness levels were low. That\u00a0lack of fitness had led to a drop in the players’ performances in the second half.<\/p>\n

RESULTS
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Highlands Park FC 4-1 Kenneth FC
\nKempton Park FC 9-1 Edenvale
\nTuks 3-1 Panorama
\nJVW 3-0 Kenneth FC
\nPanorama FC 8-0 Edenvale
\nRESA 8-0 West Youth Academy
\nJVW 4-0 Origin FC
\nMamelodi Sundowns 14-1 West Youth Academy
\nRESA 4-1 Tornado FC
\nKempton Park FC 3-1 Refilwe FC
\nMamelodi Sundowns 2-0 Origin FC (Walkover)
\nTornado FC 1-0 Tuks<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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