SOCCER NEWS - On a cloudy Saturday afternoon, 8 February, Black Cats sank FC United (Knysna) 2-1 with a classic performance in a thrilling Safa Eden HollywoodBets Regional League fixture at the Lawaaikamp Stadium.
Lihle Toto and Mphumzi Kalolo converted the two winning goals for the Lawaaikamp boys; Masibulele Shoba netted the solitary goal for FC United.
The Cats are currently in second position on the log after accumulating 27 points. They have played 15 games with eight wins, three draws and four defeats.
Kicking off, the visitors, FC United, built up their moves from the right side of the field. They were awarded a set piece just outside the box, but it was well defended by the Black Cats backline. The Cats replied with an attack which was well defended, forcing a corner kick for the Cats. While both teams were playing enterprising football going straight into the box, they failed to convert their opportunities in the first half.
Lihle Toto Black Cats scored the first goal after they received a free kick, putting the Cats in the lead. The Knysna side attacked on the wings, but Cats were undeterred and Mphumzi Kalolo added another goal, extending their lead to 2-0. FC United managed their sole goal in the last minutes courtesy of Masibulele Shoba.
Regional league weekend results
Moonlight 2-0 Sea Birds
FC Benfica 2-2 Red Eagles
Peace Makers 1-1 Bitou Young Pirates
Fast Eleven 1-5 Simunye
Smuts United 2-4 La Liga
FC Rebels 2-0 Kabo Yellow
Black Cats 0-1 Voota
Madibaz Football 0-2 FC United
Peace Makers 0-0 Red Eagles
FC Rebels 1-1 La liga
Bitou Young Pirates 3-1 FC Benfica
Smuts United 4-1 Kabo Yellow
Fast Eleven 0-6 Sea Birds
Moonlight 0-0 Simunye
Madibaz Football 2-1 Voota
Black Cats 2-1 FC United
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