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The Hollywoodbets Super League Round 2 delivered a thrilling weekend in Tshwane

The Hollywoodbets Super League Amplified festival returned to Tshwane from 19-21 June, with the University of Pretoria (Tuks) hosting a weekend of league fixtures that highlighted the quality and competitiveness of women’s football in South Africa. HWBS Top Goal scorers

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The festival got underway on Friday, 19 June, with an entertaining clash between Richmond United and Diepkloof Ladies. Diepkloof Ladies made an early statement when they found the back of the net in the ninth minute, but Richmond United responded almost immediately levelling matters just a minute later. With the match finely balanced heading into the second half, Richmond United returned with renewed energy and determination. Their efforts paid off when Zoe De Kock scored the decisive goal to hand her side the lead and ultimately  secure all the three points.


De Kock’s influential performance earned her the Player of the Match award. Reflecting on her display, she admitted that she had a slow start to the game. “At first half I didn’t try my best. In the second half, we got some motivational words from the coach and I think I came back stronger,” she said. The Richmond united forward also shared her ambitions for the season, setting her sights on national team recognition. “My goal for this season is to play for Banyana Banyana and to be in the starting 11 at least,” said De Kock.


Friday evening delivered another exciting encounter as Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies faced hosts AmaTuks. Sundowns showcased their attacking quality throughout the match, securing 4-0 victory and continuing their strong form in the league. Saturday’s action featured three entertaining fixtures, beginning with a closely contest clash between University of the Western Cape (UWC) and Stellenbosch FC. UWC edged the encounter 1-0 at Tuks Stadium, claiming a hard-fought victory and valuable three points. 


One of the day’s exciting fixtures saw First Touch Ladies face Tshwane University of Technology (TUT). After a goalless first half, TUT broke the deadlock in the 65th minute, but First Touch Ladies struck late in stoppage time to secure a 1-1 draw and share the spoils. Reflecting on the result, TUT Coach Prof Ntwanano Alliance Kubanyi said “I think we played very well as a team and we managed to score a goal. They came at us, we made a mistake at the end, they were awarded a penalty, they scored, and it ended in a draw”. 

The final match on Saturday saw JWV F.C produce a dominant display, cruising to a 4-0 victory over City Lads F.C to wrap up the day’s action in style. Gabriela Salgado Moodaly scored the opening goal in the game and Cimone Sauls and Mpumi Nyandeni each scored one to give JVW a 3-0 lead going in to the break. When the game returned JVW continued to show dominance in possession and attacking areas, however they could only get one more goal through Salgado-Moodaly to wrap up their second match of the season. Proteas Women Next Match Details


Sundays fixtures kicked off at 09:00 with an entertaining clash between Ezemvelo Women's FC and Ramatlaohle Ladies FC. After an early opener from Dimakatso Sehlabo of Ramatlaohle,  Ezemvelo converted a penalty through Sphumelelo Shamase and Valeria Packry netted the winner in the second half, securing  a 2-1 victory for the Limpopo side. 

Packry was named player of the match for her perfomance. “To be honest I think I gave it my best. It wasn’t for me alone, we all fought as a team and that’s why we managed to get these three points," she said.

Fort Hare vs UJ © Backpage TXT

The University of Fort Hare then claimed a comfortable 2-0 win over the University of Johannesburg (UJ) as Vuyo Bhengu walked away with the player of the match accolade for Fort Hare. TS Galaxy Queens closed off the festival with an emphatic 4-1victory over Copperbelt Ladies. TS Galaxy captain Refiloe Jane starred with a brace and was named Player of the Match, while Nicole Michael and Leandra Smeda netted one each.


With another action packed weekend of women’s football concluded, attention now turns to the next Hollywoodbets Super League Amplified Festival, set to take place from 26-28 June at the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane.

Written by: Galaletsang Moseje

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