UFS recorded their first win of the 2023 Varsity Football season with a 1-0 victory over UWC at Shimla Park. The Lions bagged three points. The hosts will certainly thank Boy Rantsoti for his energetic display as the striker at times gave the impression that he was the only player on the field.
The first half in a chilly Bloemfontein was a rather dull affair with neither side taking control of the midfield. This led to very few chances on goal, with UWC being the first to take a shot, but Matthew Petersen’s effort was well covered by the UFS keeper, Tisetso Seodinyane.
The deadlock was broken in the 33rd minute when Rantsoti spun, struck and drove the ball into the back of the net like a bullet from just outside the penalty area.
In the second half of the match, there was a definite shift in intensity by both teams, but the necessary accuracy lacked. Chances were created on either side of the park, but the finishing was not there, and the score remained unchanged until the full-time whistle was blown.
At Shimla Park, Bloemfontein
UFS (1) 1 (Boy Rantsoti 33)
UWC 0
Player of the match: Boy Rantsoti
UWC Starting XI: Leathan Croats, Craig Joemath (captain), Damian Overmeyer, Jadan Zeeman, Siyabulela Mcimeli, Sandile Nomjila, Relebohile Matima, Riyaaz Koopstadt, Devon Nolan, Leandro De Sousa, Khanya Alex Dyani.
Head coach: Dr Lwando Mdleleni
Match summary by Karina van den Heever/Varsity Sports and images by Hannes Naude/Varsity Sports.
The first half in a chilly Bloemfontein was a rather dull affair with neither side taking control of the midfield. This led to very few chances on goal, with UWC being the first to take a shot, but Matthew Petersen’s effort was well covered by the UFS keeper, Tisetso Seodinyane.
The deadlock was broken in the 33rd minute when Rantsoti spun, struck and drove the ball into the back of the net like a bullet from just outside the penalty area.
In the second half of the match, there was a definite shift in intensity by both teams, but the necessary accuracy lacked. Chances were created on either side of the park, but the finishing was not there, and the score remained unchanged until the full-time whistle was blown.
MATCH FACTS
Thursday, 10 August 2023At Shimla Park, Bloemfontein
UFS (1) 1 (Boy Rantsoti 33)
UWC 0
Player of the match: Boy Rantsoti
UWC Starting XI: Leathan Croats, Craig Joemath (captain), Damian Overmeyer, Jadan Zeeman, Siyabulela Mcimeli, Sandile Nomjila, Relebohile Matima, Riyaaz Koopstadt, Devon Nolan, Leandro De Sousa, Khanya Alex Dyani.
Head coach: Dr Lwando Mdleleni
Match summary by Karina van den Heever/Varsity Sports and images by Hannes Naude/Varsity Sports.
