{"id":79891,"date":"2025-08-10T07:03:22","date_gmt":"2025-08-10T05:03:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ssschoolsplus.co.za\/?p=79891"},"modified":"2025-08-10T07:03:22","modified_gmt":"2025-08-10T05:03:22","slug":"curro-halala-cup-champion-to-be-crowned-on-sunday","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/test.ssschoolsplus.co.za\/?p=79891","title":{"rendered":"Curro Halala Cup champion to be crowned on Sunday"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Grey College’s goalkeeper pulls off a fine save, but the Bloemfontein school was eliminated in a penalty shootout in the semifinals of the Cup. Photo: Curro Sport<\/strong><\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

After three thrilling days of football, which have included some significant upsets, the Curro Halala Cup<\/strong> concludes on Sunday at HeronBridge College<\/strong>, in Johannesburg.<\/p>\n

Catch the action LIVE on SuperSport Schools<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

The event, in its inaugural year, has captured the imagination and those taking in the action alongside the field on Saturday included distinguished coach and founder of the Pitso Mosimane Soccer Schools, Pitso Mosimane<\/strong>, the Executive Head of Waterstone College, JC Engelbrecht<\/strong>, and Curro CEO, Cobus Loubser,<\/strong> who engaged in a brief interview with SuperSport Schools Plus<\/strong><\/a>, set to be published at a later date.<\/p>\n

On the pitch, champions, including Clapham High<\/strong>, Northern Academy<\/strong>, and Grey College <\/strong>duelled.<\/p>\n

In the quarterfinals of the Cup on Saturday, Curro Soshanguve<\/strong> was eliminated by Norkem Park High<\/strong> in a penalty shootout, which ended 2-1 to Norkem after a 1-1 draw in regulation time.<\/p>\n

Northern Academy defeated Camps Bay High<\/strong> 2-1 to move on to the final four where they edged out Grey College, winning 3-2 from the penalty spot after a tight 0-0 draw.<\/p>\n

Clapham High, who began the tournament strongly with an impressive 4-0 victory over Glenwood High<\/strong>, went down 0-1 to Navalsig<\/strong>. While some may be surprised by that result, Navalsig has proved, in the Absa Wildeklawer Soccer Tournament<\/strong> and Mangaung Schools Football<\/strong> League, that they’re a formidable side, challenging and at times beating Grey College and HTS Louis Botha<\/strong> in league action.<\/p>\n

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Hillcrest High, in the red kit, has provide one of the most inspiring football narratives of the 2025 season. They’ll contest the final of the Plate competition of the Curro Halala Cup on Sunday. Photo: Curro Sport<\/strong><\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Unfortunately for the Bloemfontein boys’, though, their journey came to an end in the semi-finals where Norkem High triumphed 3-2 in a penalty shootout after a goalless draw.<\/p>\n

Following their exit from the Cup, teams such as Hillcrest High<\/strong> and Glenwood<\/strong> progressed to the Plate competition. In the quarterfinals, Glenwood hit their stride, delivering a significant 4-1 defeat to Sitintile Secondary<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Meridian Pinehurst<\/strong> turned on the style, recording two big wins.\u00a0In the quarterfinals, they handed Westering High <\/strong>a 4-1 loss. Then, in the semifinals, they posted a staggering 9-0 victory over Flora Park High<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Hillcrest High<\/strong> showcased their strength and character with a narrow 1-0 victory over a determined Barberton High<\/strong> in the quarterfinals.<\/p>\n

That set up a semifinal showdown between familiar foes, with Hillcrest facing Glenwood in a precursor of their Mancosa KZNHSFA Cowie Cup<\/strong> clash, which takes place on Wednesday. It was Hillcrest who triumphed on this occasion, grabbing a close 3-2 win.<\/p>\n

RESULTS<\/strong><\/p>\n

Cup Quarterfinals<\/strong><\/p>\n

Curro Soshanguve (2) 1-1 (1) Norkem Park High
\nNorthern Academy 2-0 Camps Bay High
\nGrey College 4-1 Mondeor High
\nNavalsig 1-0 Clapham<\/p>\n

Cup Semifinals<\/strong><\/p>\n

Northern Academy (3) 0-0 (2) Grey College
\nNorkem Park High (3) 0-0 (2) Navalsig High<\/p>\n

Plate Quarterfinals<\/strong><\/p>\n

Glenwood High 4-1 Sitintile Secondary School
\nFlora Park High 5-0 Brylin High
\nMeridian Pinehurst 4-1 Westering High
\nHillcrest High 1-0 Barberton High<\/p>\n

Plate Semifinals<\/strong><\/p>\n

Hillcrest High 3-2 Glenwood High
\nMeridian Pinehurst 9-0 Flora Park High<\/p>\n

FIXTURES<\/strong><\/p>\n

Sunday<\/strong><\/p>\n

Plate Final\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Match 41 – 08:00 – Meridian Pinehurst vs Hillcrest High<\/p>\n

Cup Play offs: Bronze<\/strong><\/p>\n

Match 45 – 10:00 – Navalsig vs Grey College<\/p>\n

Cup Final\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Field A<\/strong><\/p>\n

Match 48 – 12:00 – Norkem Park High vs Northern Academy<\/p>\n

Field B<\/strong><\/p>\n

Match 42 – 08:00 – Glenwood vs Brylin
\nMatch 46 – 10:00 – Clapham High vs Mondeor High<\/p>\n

Field C<\/strong><\/p>\n

Match 43 – 08:00 – Sitintile Secondary vs Flora Park High
\nMatch 47 – 10:00 – Camps Bay High vs Curro Soshanguve<\/p>\n

Field D<\/strong><\/p>\n

Match 44 -08:00 – Westering High vs Barberton High<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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