03-05-2025
Idlabantu FC end TS Galaxy Academy's winning streak in the Safa U20 league
Idlabantu FC put a swift end to TS Galaxy Academy's winning streak in week 14 of the Safa Ehlanzeni U20 League. TS Galaxy were defeated 2-0 at the Valencia Sports Complex on Monday, April 28.
The mini Rockets dominated in the opening minutes of the game, leaving Idlabantu FC with few opportunities to score. They created lot of chances in their opponents' final third, but did not manage to convert them into goals.
This lack of action sent both teams to the dressing rooms goalless at half-time. Coming back strong, it only took five minutes for Idlabantu FC's Steven Banda to score in the second half, after TS Galaxy's goalkeeper, Karabo Monareng, made a costly mistake in his box. Khanya Mthinfi scored the second goal.
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Despite their thrilling win, some of Idlabantu FC's players collected yellow cards: Njabulo Mashabane for wasting time, Thabang Maluleka for a reckless foul and Linda Mgwenya for unsporting behaviour and equipment violation on the pitch. Idlabantu FC's coach, Junior Makhubele, said his team benefitted from the experience they received in the previous league, adding that their confidence was high.
'Our aim was to draw or be in the lead by half-time. We had to use analysis and strategy to win this game. This was our second time playing against TS Galaxy, and not the first time defeating them. With very few resources, the boys continue to show hunger and dedication to winning the league,' Makhubele said.
TS Galaxy''s coach, Thulani Mngomezulu, expressed his disappointment in the team's performance, highlighting that they lost their shape after Monareng's mistake.
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'We have won three games in a row and I believe that today was just like any other football day. We will need to go back to the office and address our errors as a team to regain our streak,' said Mngomezulu.
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