KNYSNA NEWS - Red Eagles Football Club from Knysna secured third place in the Oyster Fest KFLA soccer tournament after edging out Sedgefield’s Young Boys FC 4-1 on penalties following a 1-1 draw at full time.
Both teams showed great determination, having been knocked out in the semi-finals.
The Red Eagles dominated early play with quick passes and a corner kick, but the Young Boys' defence held firm.
The first half ended goalless despite both teams fighting for chances.
Young Boys FC struck first in the second half when Nkosomzi Mfene converted a penalty following a foul in the box.
However, the Red Eagles equalized in the dying minutes after attacking down the wings.
In the shoot-out, Red Eagles held their nerve to seal the win.
Sinako ladies take the title
In the women's final, Sinako FC beat Southern Stars United 1-0, thanks to a goal from Madimpo Kalani, crowning them champions of the tournament.
Results:
Women semi-finals
Southern Stars United won l8-0 against Cherished
Young Bloods lost 0-5 against Sinako FC
Final
Sinako won 1-0 against Southern Stars United
Junior divisions
U13 semi-finals
Voota FC lost 1-2 against Young Bloods FC
Sinako FC lost 1-0 against Young Boys FC
U13 final
Sinako FC won 3-0 against Young Bloods FC
U15 division finals
Young Bloods FC won against Sinako FC with 4 goals to 3 on penalties.
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