GEORGE NEWS - Former Geolfa champions Vista FC went down 1-0 against Real Pacaltsdorp in a Geolfa domestic league encounter on Sunday afternoon, 4 February at the Lawaaikamp Stadium.
The Pacs side, who are playing their second season in the Geolfa domestic league, collected six points in their weekend league games. In their first game on Saturday, they defeated Raul Stars 2-0.
Vista went head-first into the game with an attack on the left side of the field.
Real Pacaltsdorp reacted with positive play, keeping the ball on the ground and opening up a chance to score, but their attempt was cleared away. Real Pacaltsdorp moved forward with simple touches and created scoring opportunities for their forwards.
Pacs attempted to score from a set piece on the right side of the field, but the ball went straight to Vista FC goalkeeper Amyoli Williams. Vista FC launched a counter attack, but their strike was blocked by Real Pacaltsdorp goalkeeper Kerwin Floris.
Real Pacaltsdorp forward Mathew Floris scored a goal after the ball was brought into the 18-yard box with excellent handling and the strike found Vista's goalkeeper unprepared.
The second half saw both teams playing attacking football. Real Pacaltsdorp's goalkeeper made a foul inside the box and Vista received a free kick, but Vista failed to equalise the score.
Zukisani Mone of Vista FC missed his last chance of the game when his shot went in the wrong direction hitting the side net. Vista FC's desperate attempts to at least equalise in the second half were unsuccessful and Real Pacaltsdorp took the win.
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