Hollywoodbets Super League Recap

In Week 5 of the Hollywoodbets Super League, a total of 35 goals were scored across 8 matches in the country.

Three teams defended their home territory, these were all teams from Gauteng (JVW, TUT Matsatsantsa, Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies) while visiting teams also triumphed in three encounters, namely First Touch Lades, TUKS, University of JHB.

Two matches ended in draws, and there were no nil-nil stalemates. The highest goal-scoring match saw Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies and JVW each netting 5 goals against their opponents.

For the first time this season clean sheets were hard to come by, with none recorded in Week 5.

Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies continue to dominate the league, securing a top spot with 12 points. Meanwhile, University of Pretoria (TUKS) is closely behind, also with 12 points, and UJ FC sits comfortably in 3rd place with 9 points.

Copper Belts FC remains the only team unbeaten so far, showcasing their strength as they secure the 4th position on the log.

Here is a summary of the action from the weekend:

Games Played: 8

Goals Scored: 35

Home Wins: 3

JVW

TUT Matsatsantsa

Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies

Away Wins: 3

University of JHB

TUKS

First Touch Ladies

Draws: 2

Nil-Nil Draws: 0

Most Goals Scored in a Match: 6

Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies 5 - Durban Ladies 1

JVW 5 - University of Fort Hare 1

Clean sheets: 0

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