The goals flowed at Erica Park in Belhar on a bumper second day of the 2009 Metropolitan Premier Cup football tournament.
On a day when two teams had to withdraw from the event due to circumstances beyond their control, defending champions Ajax Cape Town showed it will take an exceptional effort to wrest the title from them with a 5-0 hammering of Junction Rovers in their opening Group A fixture. Second half goals by Shaheed Mobara, Isma-eel Stanford and a hat-trick from the outstanding Kaylem Mentoor eased the nerves somewhat after the teams went into the break goalless. In the other Group A match, Mandilakhe July gave Bay United the lead before C. Carnerio levelled to earn Western Province United a 1-1 draw.
Group B action saw local hosts Bayhill United fall 1-0 to City Lovers, Sanele Ngigi netting the all-important winner, while in the 20h00 game, Belhar Spurs, called in as a last-minute replacement for Nigerian club Magate FC pushed English visitors, South Nottingham College all the way but ended up losing 3-2 in a thrill-a-minute clash.
In Group C Moroka Swallows came back from behind to beat Manchristers FC, 3-1. Lawrence Mazwayi put Manchristers in front but then Swallows turned up the heat and replied with strikes from Thobelani Maneli, Mfanafuthi Ndowa and Nhlakanipho Ngobese to seal victory. Westridge F&NC’s Anthony Enyange scored the only goal of a tight 1-0 win over Southdowns FC to get their tournament off to a good start.
Mamelodi Sundowns struggled with the windy conditions early on in their Group D opening game but regrouped to end up with a comfortable 2-0 result over Salt River Blackpool, courtesy of goals from Boris Fcacadjie and Mkhlawazi Frans, while Avendale Athletico triumphed by the same score over Ajax Aldos, through a brace by Sergio Adams.
Bloemfontein Celtic ended last year’s Metropolitan Premier Cup on the wrong end of a 6-0 thrashing by Ajax Cape Town in the final, and began this year’s campaign in the same fashion, going down by the same scoreline to Hanover Park. Akhona Duba, Masonele Tambo and Sello Kakudi each netted twice to the delight of the local spectators. In Group E’s other match-up, Mdiyami Mdumiso’s solitary goal was enough to give Bright Stars the edge over Edgemead GW PPV.
The juniors of Cape Town PSL side Engen Santos got off to a winning start in Group F. One Zuroog Daniels goal was enough to see off Greenwood Athletic, while their German equivalents from Bund
esliga outfit Arminia Bielefeld battled to a goalless draw against Ikapa Sporting.
In what many regarded as the match of the day, Old Mutual Academy made light of an early deficit to beat Platinum Stars 2-1. Lerato Senyane put the young Tycoons ahead, but Bafana Gazi and Moegsien Johnson answered emphatically for Old Mutual. The Transnet School of Excellence and Milano United played out a 1-1 draw in what is proving to be a very tight Group G. Tshowana Makhanyana scored first for School Of Excellence before Shamiel Philander rescued a point for Milano.
Over in Group B, Bidvest Wits received a rude awakening, going down 1-0 to Maties FC in an ‘intervarsity’ clash, with Trudor Adams grabbing the winner. Rygersdal meanwhile, having been thrust into the fray at short notice to replace Sibaya Bootlaces Academy, were no match for Baltic Rangers. Goals by Farouk Paulse, Tokelo Rantie, Rudi Samaai and Jodi Adams put Rangers firmly in control before Carlo Davids restored some pride with a late consolation goal.
Friday will feature the official opening ceremony as well as eight more mouth-watering matches for the fans.
On a day when two teams had to withdraw from the event due to circumstances beyond their control, defending champions Ajax Cape Town showed it will take an exceptional effort to wrest the title from them with a 5-0 hammering of Junction Rovers in their opening Group A fixture. Second half goals by Shaheed Mobara, Isma-eel Stanford and a hat-trick from the outstanding Kaylem Mentoor eased the nerves somewhat after the teams went into the break goalless. In the other Group A match, Mandilakhe July gave Bay United the lead before C. Carnerio levelled to earn Western Province United a 1-1 draw.
Group B action saw local hosts Bayhill United fall 1-0 to City Lovers, Sanele Ngigi netting the all-important winner, while in the 20h00 game, Belhar Spurs, called in as a last-minute replacement for Nigerian club Magate FC pushed English visitors, South Nottingham College all the way but ended up losing 3-2 in a thrill-a-minute clash.
In Group C Moroka Swallows came back from behind to beat Manchristers FC, 3-1. Lawrence Mazwayi put Manchristers in front but then Swallows turned up the heat and replied with strikes from Thobelani Maneli, Mfanafuthi Ndowa and Nhlakanipho Ngobese to seal victory. Westridge F&NC’s Anthony Enyange scored the only goal of a tight 1-0 win over Southdowns FC to get their tournament off to a good start.
Mamelodi Sundowns struggled with the windy conditions early on in their Group D opening game but regrouped to end up with a comfortable 2-0 result over Salt River Blackpool, courtesy of goals from Boris Fcacadjie and Mkhlawazi Frans, while Avendale Athletico triumphed by the same score over Ajax Aldos, through a brace by Sergio Adams.
Bloemfontein Celtic ended last year’s Metropolitan Premier Cup on the wrong end of a 6-0 thrashing by Ajax Cape Town in the final, and began this year’s campaign in the same fashion, going down by the same scoreline to Hanover Park. Akhona Duba, Masonele Tambo and Sello Kakudi each netted twice to the delight of the local spectators. In Group E’s other match-up, Mdiyami Mdumiso’s solitary goal was enough to give Bright Stars the edge over Edgemead GW PPV.
The juniors of Cape Town PSL side Engen Santos got off to a winning start in Group F. One Zuroog Daniels goal was enough to see off Greenwood Athletic, while their German equivalents from Bund
esliga outfit Arminia Bielefeld battled to a goalless draw against Ikapa Sporting.In what many regarded as the match of the day, Old Mutual Academy made light of an early deficit to beat Platinum Stars 2-1. Lerato Senyane put the young Tycoons ahead, but Bafana Gazi and Moegsien Johnson answered emphatically for Old Mutual. The Transnet School of Excellence and Milano United played out a 1-1 draw in what is proving to be a very tight Group G. Tshowana Makhanyana scored first for School Of Excellence before Shamiel Philander rescued a point for Milano.
Over in Group B, Bidvest Wits received a rude awakening, going down 1-0 to Maties FC in an ‘intervarsity’ clash, with Trudor Adams grabbing the winner. Rygersdal meanwhile, having been thrust into the fray at short notice to replace Sibaya Bootlaces Academy, were no match for Baltic Rangers. Goals by Farouk Paulse, Tokelo Rantie, Rudi Samaai and Jodi Adams put Rangers firmly in control before Carlo Davids restored some pride with a late consolation goal.
Friday will feature the official opening ceremony as well as eight more mouth-watering matches for the fans.
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