{"id":96105,"date":"2026-05-21T08:35:05","date_gmt":"2026-05-21T06:35:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ssschoolsplus.co.za\/?p=96105"},"modified":"2026-05-21T08:35:05","modified_gmt":"2026-05-21T06:35:05","slug":"paul-roos-and-sacs-all-square-in-a-six-goal-thriller","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/test.ssschoolsplus.co.za\/?p=96105","title":{"rendered":"Paul Roos and SACS all-square in a six-goal thriller"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Young Sam Redfern went toe-to-toe with PRG’s captain, Seth Paterson, on the night. Photo: Ray Chaplin Sports Photography<\/strong><\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Entertaining, heart-stopping, and jaw-dropping are some of the descriptions that could be applied to the pulsating 3-3 draw between Paul Roos Gimnasium<\/strong> (PRG) and South African College High School<\/strong> (SACS) in Stellenbosch on Wednesday night.<\/p>\n

The clash at the Maties AstroTurf <\/strong>was touted to be a humdinger. It lived up to that expectation.<\/p>\n

For the neutrals, it was a top-class hockey exhibition. For the supporters of both teams, it was an emotional rollercoaster ride, a nail-biting thriller.<\/p>\n

Earlier this season, the sides met in the semi-finals of the Hibbert Shield<\/strong><\/a>, where they shared a 1-1 draw before SACS advanced to the title game after winning a penalty shootout.<\/p>\n

Paul Roos was desperate to change the narrative against their rivals and pick up their first win against coach Sam Holmes<\/strong>‘s side since 2024.<\/p>\n

Their form heading into the match was sublime. In their most recent outings, PRG had beaten high-flying Rondebosch Boys\u2019 High 4-2<\/a><\/strong>, while SACS thumped Stellenberg High<\/strong> 5-0.<\/p>\n

The game’s opening chukka was frenetic, but it was PRG who made a dream start.\u00a0Inside the first three minutes, they won a short corner and turned to Luke van der Merwe<\/strong>, who slotted it just inside the post to open the scoring, much to the delight of the PRG supporters.<\/p>\n

SACS came alive after conceding and pushed for an equaliser, but Jeandre Cilliers<\/strong> stood firm in PRG’s goal.<\/p>\n

\"Jeandre
Jeandre van Zyl was tasked with marking SACS captain Litha Kraai. Photo: Ray Chaplin Sports Photography<\/strong><\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Eventually, the Cape Town boys’ efforts paid off early in the second chukka.<\/p>\n

Captain Litha Kraai<\/strong> <\/a>did well to evade Jeandre van Zyl<\/strong> and win a PC for his side. Kraai then took it upon himself and fired in a thunderbolt drag flick to level the scores.<\/p>\n

Both sides had short corners ruled out towards the end of the second chukka, leaving the teams level at 1-1 at halftime.<\/p>\n

The third chukka was dramatic. Only seconds in, Van der Merwe bagged his second goal, with a smart reverse-stick shot giving coach Michael Baker’<\/strong>s side the lead again.<\/p>\n

SACS wasn’t intimidated. They kept coming, and a deflection goal by Jan Dijkstra<\/strong> brought the teams level once more.<\/p>\n

PRG had a golden opportunity to take the lead again after winning a stroke, but Logan Lackay’<\/strong>s attempt didn’t bother Ethan October<\/strong> in the SACS goal.<\/p>\n

Soon, though, Seth Paterson<\/strong> linked up with Louis Kriel<\/strong>, who sneaked one in against the run of play to put Paul Roos 3-2 up heading into the final chukka.<\/p>\n

\"Luke
Luke van der Merwe has been in the form of his life for PRG, and he scored a brace against SACS. Photo: Ray Chaplin Sports Photography<\/strong><\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

As expected, SACS came out firing in search of an equaliser. With 10 minutes remaining, Cameron Cordeiro<\/strong> latched onto a loose ball inside the circle, and his shot beat Cilliers to make it 3-3.<\/p>\n

After a moment of consultation between the umpires, the goal was given.<\/p>\n

Both sides pushed for a late winner, but their defenders remained resolute.<\/p>\n

PRG came close to breaking the deadlock from another PC, but Ethan October denied the home side with some crucial saves.<\/p>\n

In the heat of battle, and with five minutes remaining, a couple of cards were dished out to both teams for ill-discipline, but the score remained unchanged.<\/p>\n

SACS faces another tough assignment on Friday, when they take on Parel Vallei<\/strong>. PRG hosts the unpredictable Paarl Boys’ High<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Results<\/strong><\/p>\n

U14A<\/strong><\/p>\n

Paul Roos 2-0 SACS<\/p>\n

U16A<\/strong><\/p>\n

Paul Roos 2-0 SACS<\/p>\n

U19A<\/strong><\/p>\n

Paul Roos 3-3 SACS<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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