{"id":86412,"date":"2025-11-10T11:47:12","date_gmt":"2025-11-10T09:47:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ssschoolsplus.co.za\/?p=86412"},"modified":"2025-11-10T11:47:12","modified_gmt":"2025-11-10T09:47:12","slug":"defending-champs-sundowns-into-gwsl-last-16","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/test.ssschoolsplus.co.za\/?p=86412","title":{"rendered":"Defending champs Sundowns into GWSL last 16"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The reigning champions, Mamelodi Sundowns, qualified for the last 16 of the GWSL despite going down to Royal Lions in one of their group games. Photo: Siya Pongco.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The fourth edition of the Gauteng Women’s Soccer League (GWSL) <\/strong>kicked off in the first week of November and is now set to head into the knockout phase of the competition after the group stage concluded at the Rovers Football Club<\/strong>, in Alberton, on the weekend.<\/p>\n

Diepkloof Ladies<\/strong>, who won the inaugural tournament in 2022, are among the teams that have qualified for the next phase.<\/p>\n

The 2023 champions, Raycon Ladies<\/strong><\/a>, also advanced and face off against Diepkloof Ladies in a mouthwatering round of 16 clash on Saturday, 15 November.<\/p>\n

In 2022 and 2023, Raycon and Diepkloof met in the title games, with Raycon winning their 2023 meeting 1-0, thanks to a stunning free kick executed by Loretah Ncube<\/strong>, which left the Diepkloof Ladies’ goalkeeper in disbelief.<\/p>\n

Mamelodi Sundowns, the 2024 champions of the GWSL<\/strong><\/a>, also qualified for the last 16, which means all of the previous champions are through to the knockout rounds. The Brazilians<\/strong><\/em> take on United Ladies.<\/p>\n

It has been an incredible season for Sundowns. Their u13, u15, u17, and u19 boys’ teams all won Gauteng Development League titles<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

Additionally, the Sundowns’ u17 team in the Gauteng Women’s Development League<\/strong> also claimed the title, concluding the season with just one defeat, although that loss was the first that the club had suffered under the guidance of coach Rhoda Mulaudzi<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

They finished the season with an eye-opening tally of 213 goals scored and only 24 conceded.<\/p>\n

In October, Mamelodi Sundowns was also crowned the winner of the Gauteng Sasol League<\/strong>. Now, they have their sights set on the GWSL trophy, aiming to become the first side to successfully defend the title.<\/p>\n

Saturday GWSL Recap<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Photo: Mondli Dube.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

On Saturday, in Group A, Luso Africa<\/strong> surged into a 3-0 lead against Raycon Ladies, but the former champions showed strong character, fighting their way back to share a 4-4 draw.<\/p>\n

Asijiki<\/strong> secured a 1-0 victory over United Ladies<\/strong>, while Mito Stars<\/strong> triumphed 2-0 against Raycon Ladies. Luso Africa had to settle for a second draw when they met United Ladies, with that match ending 2-2.<\/p>\n

In Group B, Mamelodi Sundowns started strongly with an early 2-0 victory over Blue Birds<\/strong>. In their second outing, though, the defending champions were stunned 2-1 by Royal Lions<\/strong>. Lions continued their excellent form with a big 5-0 win over Brazilian Ladies<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The University of Pretoria (Tuks)<\/strong> played to a 2-2 draw with Blue Birds. Then, they hit the afterburners in scorching Brazilian Ladies 9-0.<\/p>\n

Despite that impressive win, Tuks mustered only one victory from their three group matches, which meant they missed out on the last 16.<\/p>\n

In Group E, Diambars Sunward<\/strong>, the recent winner of the inaugural Phoenix Elites SA Annual Games<\/strong><\/a>, found the going tough. They fell 0-2 to Electrical Ladies<\/strong> and, also, 0-2 to Kempton Park<\/strong>, which meant they failed to progress to the knockout stage of the competition.<\/p>\n

Thandabantu United <\/strong>secured a slim 1-0 victory over Rosina Sedibane<\/strong>, who also suffered a 0-2 loss against Electrical Ladies.<\/p>\n

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

On Sunday, some teams which had not yet booked a place in the last 16 had an opportunity to advance.<\/p>\n

In Group C, JVW 2<\/strong> scored a narrow 1-0 victory over the 2022 champions Diepkloof Ladies. Later, Kenneth Football Club (KFC)<\/strong> held JVW 2 to a 1-1 draw.<\/p>\n

After an initial loss, Diepkloof Ladies rebounded to win their second match with a score of 2-0 against Remember Elite Sport Academy (RESA). Springs Home Sweepers<\/strong> recorded a 3-1 win over KFC and drew goalless against RESA.<\/p>\n

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Even though Tuks won 9-0 over Brazilian Ladies, it wasn’t enough for them to qualify for the knockout stage of the GWSL tournament. Photo: Mondli Dube.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

In Group D, JVW 1<\/strong> kicked off their Sunday schedule with a 1-1 draw against Future Stars. <\/strong>Later in the day, they were held to a 0-0 stalemate by Revelation<\/strong>, who had edged out Edenvale 2-1 in their Sunday opener.<\/p>\n

Edenvale recovered with a convincing 4-1 win over the hosts, Rovers<\/strong>, while Future Stars rolled to a 6-0 victory over Rovers.<\/p>\n

In Group E, Diambars Sunward suffered two more defeats, going down 0-2 against Rosina Sedibane. Then, Thabandabantu handed them a fourth 2-0 loss in succession.<\/p>\n

In other Group E matches, Kempton Park cruised to a 5-0 victory over Rosina Sedibane, while Thandabantu United picked up a tight 1-0 win over Electrical Ladies. Kempton Park also took down Electrical Ladies, winning 1-0.<\/p>\n

RESULTS\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Saturday, 8 November\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

Luso Africa 4-4 Raycon
\nAsijiki 1-0 United Ladies
\nMito Stars 2-0 Raycon
\nLuso Africa 2-2 United Ladies<\/p>\n

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

Mamelodi Sundowns 2-0 Blue Birds
\nRoyal Lions 5-0 Brazilian Ladies
\nTuks 2-2 Blue Birds
\nRoyal Lions 2-1 Mamelodi Sundowns
\nTuks 9-0 Brazilian Ladies<\/p>\n

Group E<\/strong><\/p>\n

Electrical Ladies 2-0 Diambars Sunward
\nThandabantu United 1-0 Rosina Sedibane
\nKempton Park 2-0 Diambars Sunward
\nElectrical Ladies 2-0 Rosina Sedibane<\/p>\n

Sunday, 9 November\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

JVW2 1-0 Diepkloof Ladies
\nSprings Home Sweepers 0-0 RESA
\nJVW2 1-1 KFC
\nDiepkloof Ladies 2-0 RESA
\nSprings Home Sweepers 3-1 KFC<\/p>\n

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

JVW1 1-1 Future Stars
\nRevelation FC 2-1 Edenvale FC
\nFuture Stars 6-0 Rovers FC
\nJVW1 0-0 Revelation FC
\nEdenvale FC 4-1 Rovers FC<\/p>\n

Group E<\/strong><\/p>\n

Rosina Sedibane 2-0 Diambars Sunward
\nThandabantu United 1-0 Electrical Ladies
\nKempton Park 5-0 Rosina Sedibane
\nThandabantu United 2-0 Diambars Sunward
\nKempton Park 1-0 Electrical Ladies<\/p>\n

FIXTURES\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Last 16<\/strong><\/p>\n

Saturday, 15 November<\/strong><\/p>\n

09:00<\/strong><\/p>\n

Match 1 – Thandabantu United vs Kempton Park, Field 1
\nMatch 2 – Mamelodi Sundowns vs United Ladies, Field 2
\nMatch 3 – Springs Home Sweepers vs Mito Stars, Field 3
\nMatch 4 – Blue Birds vs Future Stars, Field 4<\/p>\n

10:30<\/strong><\/p>\n

Match 5 – Revelations vs JVW 2, Field 1
\nMatch 6 – Diepkloof Ladies vs FC Raycon, Field 2
\nMatch 7 – Royal Lions vs JVW 1, Field 3
\nMatch 8 – Asijiki vs Electrical Ladies, Field 4<\/p>\n

Quarterfinals\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

12:00<\/strong><\/p>\n

Winner Match 1 vs Winner Match 2, Field 1
\nWinner Match 3 vs Winner Match 4, Field 2
\nWinner Match 5 vs Winner Match 6, Field 3
\nWinner Match 7 vs Winner Match 8, Field 4<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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