Witbooi Shines In Derby Win As Magesi Stay Top
Cape Town City claimed bragging rights in the sold-out Cape Town Derby, defeating Hope FC 2-0 in their Motsepe Foundation Championship clash at Athlone Stadium on Sunday afternoon.
Both goals came in the first half, with Emile Witbooi opening the scoring in the 30th minute. Cape Town City doubled their advantage just three minutes later when Cheswyn Philander found the back of the net, with Witbooi involved once again as he provided the assist.
The victory moved Cape Town City up to fifth place on the table with seven points from four matches. Hope FC, meanwhile, sit ninth with six points from their opening four games.
Another big match took place on Sunday, with Highbury hosting Magesi in a top-of-the-table clash at Nelson Mandela University Stadium. Dikwena Tsa Meetse secured a 1-0 victory to maintain their perfect start to the season.
Naeem Amoojee scored the only goal of the match in the 38th minute to hand Magesi all three points.
Magesi remain top of the table with 12 points from four matches and are the only team to have won all four of their opening games.
Highbury, on the other hand, dropped to third place with nine points, level with Real Native, who have a superior goal difference.
The remaining six matches of Matchday Four in the Motsepe Foundation Championship were played on Saturday.
Lerumo Lions suffered a 1-0 defeat to Real Native, while Venda FC lost 3-2 to Upington City.
Leicesterford City recorded a convincing 4-1 victory over Gomora United, while Hungry Lions defeated The Bees 2-0.
Midlands Wanderers and Northwest University played to a 1-1 draw, while the University of Pretoria and Orbit College finished goalless.
Orbit College are still searching for their first victory of the season.
