Football round-up: derbies and the Cowie Cup, YT highlights

MICHAELHOUSE VS KEARSNEY

(With thanks to Hannah Shirley for the photo which features Kearsney’s goal scorer Simnene Kubheka)

After a stuttering showing at the Primo Big 10, Kearsney College‘s 1st football team showed off their character with a battling 1-1 draw against Michaelhouse in Balgowan on Saturday.

‘House enjoyed a better run at the Primo Big 10, reaching the semi-finals before they were eliminated in a penalty shootout by Durban High School (DHS).

Playing away from home, Kearsney was caught cold in the early going, with Michaelhouse snatching a speedy lead as the visitors struggled to convert chances into goals.

The contest, then, became a grinding affair, fought out mostly in the midfield, with changes of possession occurring regularly. Kearsney, though, eventually found a way through, with Simnene Kubheka slotting an equaliser.

In the end, the teams had to settle for a share of the spoils. Both had their chances to win.

Astonishingly – and congratulations to both schools – they played 30 matches against one another, while Kearsney added a further two against Kloof High School.

RESULTS

1st: Michaelhouse 1-1 Kearsney
2nd: Michaelhouse 1-1 Kearsney
3rd: Michaelhouse 2-1 Kearsney
4th: Michaelhouse 3-0 Kearsney
5th: Michaelhouse 2-1 Kearsney
6th: Michaelhouse 1-2 Kearsney
7th: Michaelhouse 1-9 Kearsney
8th: Michaelhouse 4-1 Kearsney
9th: Michaelhouse 3-4 Kearsney
10th: Michaelhouse 1-6 Kearsney
11th: Kloof 3rd 1-1 Kearsney
12th: Kloof 2nd 3-2 Kearsney

16A: Michaelhouse 3-1 Kearsney
16B: Michaelhouse 1-0 Kearsney
16C: Michaelhouse 1-0 Kearsney
16D: Michaelhouse 3-2 Kearsney
16E: Michaelhouse 1-0 Kearsney
16F: Michaelhouse 6-0 Kearsney
16G: Michaelhouse 5-3 Kearsney

15A: Michaelhouse 1-0 Kearsney
15B: Michaelhouse 1-2 Kearsney
15C: Michaelhouse 1-1 Kearsney
15D: Michaelhouse 2-2 Kearsney
15E: Michaelhouse 6-1 Kearsney
15F: Michaelhouse 2-1 Kearsney

14A: Michaelhouse 2-3 Kearsney
14B: Michaelhouse 3-0 Kearsney
14C: Michaelhouse 2-2 Kearsney
14D: Michaelhouse 1-1 Kearsney
14E: Michaelhouse 3-2 Kearsney
14F: Michaelhouse 6-2 Kearsney
14G: Michaelhouse 8-1 Kearsney

HILTON COLLEGE VS WESTVILLE BOYS’ HIGH

At Hilton College, the host’s 1st XI claimed a 3-2 victory over Westville Boys’ High on Zungu Field.

The Griffin played some very good football, but, as has been their challenge this season, they, at times, lacked penetration in the last quarter of the field. Hilton did well to take their opportunities.

RESULTS

1st: Hilton 3-2 Westville
2nd: Hilton 0-2 Westville
3rd: Hilton 3-0 Westville
4th: Hilton 2-1 Westville
5th: Hilton 1-3 Westville
6th: Hilton 3-2 Westville
7th: Hilton 6-1 Westville

16A: Hilton 2-1 Westville
16B: Hilton 2-1 Westville
16C: Hilton 4-3 Westville
16D: Hilton 2-3 Westville
16F: Reddam Umhlanga 0-1 Westville

15A: Hilton 0-3 Westville
15B: Hilton 1-4 Westville
15C: Hilton 1-2 Westville
15D: Hilton 2-3 Westville
15E: Reddam Umhlanga 1-2 Westville
15F: Reddam Umhlanga 0-3 Westville

14A: Hilton 2-3 Westville
14B: Hilton 0-2 Westville
14C: Hilton 1-2 Westville
14D: Hilton 0-2 Westville
14E: Hilton 0-4 Westville
14F: Reddam Umhlanga 0-3 Westville

COWIE CUP

The Cowie Cup, featuring top u19 teams from throughout KZN, saw its first round completed during the past week, and there were some noteworthy results.

Maritzburg College, twice beaten 2-1 by Glenwood at the Primo Big 10, won 3-0 at Glenwood. Westville, meanwhile, showed what they’re capable of doing when they have their scoring boots on. They made their impressive build-up play count, trouncing DHS 7-2.