TUT qualifies for

League semi-finals despite Losing against UJ

Tshwane University of Technology senior women’s team lost to The University of Johannesburg during a USSA league match played at the TUT Pretoria campus main stadium on the 4^th of September. Match official referee Stevens Khumalo had a quick word  with both teams during their lineup regarding teams not respecting the kick off time as the game didn`t start as scheduled, shortly after that the match kicked off. A serious collusion  between UJ goalkeeper Lerato Mamabolo and  TUT player Gugulethu Kotope  seemed to have injured the keeper who stood up and resumed play after taking about three minutes to recover. Both teams put up a solid performance in the first half which left the score at 0-0 going into half time.

The only goal in the match was scored in the second half when UJ captain Siduduze Mthetwa played a free kick that connected with Angelique Ferreira who delivered a cross into the box finding Shadi “Shadey” Matenche who found the back  of the .TUT almost scored when Bontle Chabaesele delivered a powerful shot which forced UJ goal keeper  to make an essential save, Koketso Mahlangu was  substituted after a dangerous tackle  from UJ player Basra Machales who was the only player to be booked after receiving a red card. TUT will take on UJ again this time in the semi-finals.

By : Robert Mabusela