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2 days ago
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Orbit College set for tough Cape Town City PSL promotion showdown after Casric Stars stalemate
Simon Moukete of Casric Stars during the PSL 2024/25 Playoff against Orbit College at Olympia Park Stadium in Tshwane. | BackpagePix Image: BackpagePix Orbit College will now shift their focus to Premiership outfit Cape Town City following their goalless opening encounter against Casric Stars in the Premier Soccer League promotion-relegation playoffs opener on Wednesday. The Rustenburg-based club, making their debut in the promotional playoffs after finishing second behind league winners Durban City, might feel they missed a chance to take full control of the mini-tournament. After the stalemate, they now face a challenging trip to the Mother City, where they will meet a Cape Town City side eager to begin their fight to retain top-flight status. The match is scheduled for Saturday at Cape Town Stadium, with kickoff set for 3pm. Both Orbit and Casric Stars are determined to claim the Cape side's spot in the Premiership. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Next Stay Close ✕ Reflecting on the tight contest against Casric, Orbit coach Pogiso Makhoye was content to walk away with a point, emphasising the tactical battle that unfolded. 'We knew each other and we also knew each other's strengths. What we tried to do was to eliminate Decide Chauke and Kermit Erasmus every time they wanted to come short,' Makhoye said after the match. 'We wanted to use the space behind. We got a couple of chances that we could have capitalised on but it was not to be. We will take the one point and move on.' Makhoye further explained the tactical adjustments made during the game as they sought to unlock Casric's defence. 'We needed more speed. That is why we brought in Gomolemo Khoto, because we saw that their centre backs are very slow. With Khoto's speed and Siyabulela Mabele, we hoped to have more space behind to run at,' he said. 'But it didn't work, and that is why we brought in Ayanda Lukhele: so that we could have a point of reference, play off the second ball, and create chances from crosses.' Despite the draw, Makhoye remains confident ahead of their encounter with the Cape side, noting his side's ability to travel well. 'We came here for a point, and we protected that point. 'Now we head to Cape Town. We are good travellers, and we are not worried about that trip. 'We are playing opponents that don't know us and we also don't know them, so we will go there and give it our best shot. 'Hopefully, we can come back with the three points.'
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3 days ago
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Orbit College and Casric Stars play to a stalemate in PSL promotion playoff
Simon Moukete of Casric Stars during the PSL 2024/25 Playoff against Orbit College at Olympia Park Stadium in Tshwane. | BackpagePix Image: BackpagePix Orbit College was forced to settle for a goalless draw against Casric Stars in the Premier Soccer League promotional playoff match staged at the Olympia Park Stadium in Rustenburg on Wednesday. The result sees both sides sitting on one point apiece, as the Rustenburg-based team now faces a long trip to the Western Cape, where they will meet PSL side Cape Town City, who are set to begin their bid to defend their top-flight status on home turf. With a valuable place in the Betway Premiership on the line, both teams entered the encounter fully aware of what was at stake, and the cautious opening exchanges clearly demonstrated how vital it was to begin the promotional playoffs on a positive note and build momentum going forward. Playing in familiar surroundings, the home team enjoyed the early psychological edge, attempting to impose themselves on the contest using the comfort of their home ground to their advantage as they looked to control the tempo of the mini-tournament. This early advantage was especially significant given Orbit's recent history against Casric, having failed to register a single win in their last four head-to-head meetings with the Mpumalanga-based visitors. The opening stages of the match were tense, with both teams showing signs of nervous energy, and the tension was clearly visible on both benches. The two coaches remained vocal throughout, shouting instructions from their technical areas, while the home supporters were in full voice, generating an electric atmosphere as the evenly matched contest unfolded in the first half. Looking to exploit their home advantage, Orbit began applying early pressure, with Siyabulela Mabele sparking a promising attacking move, combining nicely with Letsie Koapeng, but his first genuine shot on goal was struck directly at the visiting goalkeeper, Emile Tcheuko, who dealt with it comfortably. The visitors had a response of their own, with Thabang Semache coming closest to breaking the deadlock in the 21st minute when his powerful long-range shot from well outside the penalty area forced Orbit goalkeeper Sekhoane Moerane into a sharp save, palming the ball to safety and keeping the score level.
