SOCCER NEWS - Black Cats FC surrendered a half-time lead to lose 2-1 to Voota FC in their Safa Eden Regional Men’s League clash at Safe Hub in Knysna on Saturday 7 November.
The result helped Voota move to the top of the standings with 19 points from eight matches, while the Lawaaikamp side dropped to second on 18 points.
Mivuyo Manzi put Black Cats ahead within the opening 20 minutes, with Sange Manzi and Keathon van Rooyen also keeping the home side’s defence busy.
Black Cats held their 1-0 advantage at the break, but Voota fought back in the second half.
The hosts were awarded a penalty, only for Black Cats goalkeeper Siphosethu Nyhunyha to deny Lukhanyo Phaphu from the spot.
Voota continued pressing, and Liyema Ketile found the equaliser. At the other end, Siphamandla Hlangabeza missed an opportunity to restore Black Cats’ lead when his shot went over the crossbar.
Siphamandla Bawulisi scored Voota’s second goal in the closing stages, securing the victory despite the Black Cats’ efforts.
Other results supplied for the weekend included a 2-0 win for Black Cats over FC United and Voota’s 4-0 victory against Madibaz FC.
Weekend results
• Raul Stars 0-5 Y2K FC
• Y2K FC 1-0 Smuts United
• Strikers FC 1-2 Flying Eagles
• Oriented Birds 1-0 Sea Birds
• FC United 1-1 Madibaz FC
• Voota FC 2-1 Black Cats FC
• Red Eagles FC 1-1 Khayamnandi FC
• Bitou Young Pirates 1-1 Raul Stars
• FC United 0-2 Black Cats FC
• Infantry School 2-3 Moonlight
• Voota FC 4-0 Madibaz FC
• Flying Eagles 3-3 Oriented Birds
• Bitou Young Pirates 7-1 Smuts United
• Strikers FC 3-2 Sea Birds.
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