SOCCER NEWS - Several local soccer legends recently dusted off their boots and relived their glory days by showcasing their skills and footwork during the second edition of the Knysna Soccer Legends Tournament at the Safe-Hub in Knysna.

Despite putting up a brave fight in a dramatic final, George's Ratanang Legends lost 2(6)-2(5) on penalties against the Knysna Kasi Masters.

Sixteen teams participated in this year's tournament, namely Kasi Masters, Ratanang Legends, Gqeberha 11 Stars, Bitou Masters, Black Hunters, Y2K Legends, CBS Legends, Port Alfred Masters, CX Masters, Shepherds Masters, Addo Masters, Maestro Masters, Plett Masters, Young Masters, Eden Legends and Kouga Legends.

Ratanang Legends' Hammedi Kibanda opened the scoring to put the George side in the lead. However, Lazola Dume of Knysna Kasi Masters equalised just before half-time after beating Ratanang goalkeeper Sandile Claasen.

The Kasi Masters' centre back, Victory Best, received a red card after a reckless challenge outside the box, leaving the hosts with 10 men on the field.

Despite the setback, the Kasi Masters used their home ground advantage and took the lead in the second half when Sandiso Dobe found the back of the net.

The George legends continued to push forward and responded in the dying minutes of the match when Siyabonga Nontshinga scored the equaliser to force the match into a penalty shoot-out after a 2-2 draw.

The hosts, Kasi Masters, walked away with the first prize of R20 000, along with the trophy and gold medals. Ratanang Legends finished as the runners-up, taking home R17 000 and silver medals.

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