Mbekweni Sundowns get crucial points in George

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GEORGE NEWS AND GALLERY - A late goal in the second half from Ayone Fani helped the visitors from Paarl, Mbekweni Sundowns, to secure a 1-0 victory against the hope of the Eden Region, Black Cats FC, in their Western Cape ABC Motsepe Provincial League stream A game last weekend.

The game was played on Saturday afternoon, 12 March, at the Lawaaikamp Stadium. Mbekweni Sundowns centre right back Fudumele Ayabonga defended very well, as did their goalkeeper Pumutso Moholei who managed to ward off the attempts of the sensational Black Cats attacking winger Siphamandla "Malobolobo" Hlangabeza.

The home team have played 13 games so far with two victories, three draws and eight defeats, giving them nine points on the log table.

PHOTO GALLERY: Mbekweni Sundowns gets crucial points

The newly promoted side from George are not seeing results and the Lawaaikamp boys need to pull up their socks if they want to avoid relegation when the 2021/2022 season ends.

Mbekweni Sundowns are currently challenging the top four position after winning five fixtures, losing two games and drawing six, totalling 21 points on the log table.

The visiting team were very strong on the attack during the first half, taking the game from Black Cats with easy confidence.

They made four attempts at goal, three of which missed while the fourth, delivered by Slinger Guilome, was brilliantly saved by Black Cats' goalkeeper Aphelo Skiet.

With no score in the first half, the second half saw both teams grinding for a goal, playing high tempo football.

Black Cats were pushing hard, with Siphamandla Hlangabeza, Xolani Mandla and Siphamandla Hlangabeza shining bright, but the Sundowns' defence was impenetrable.

The Paarl boys netted the sole goal of the game in the last minutes, after a world-class strike from the left wing. Despite their best efforts, Black Cats didn't manage a comeback and suffered another defeat at home.