Good start for Rockers in play-offs

The first three matches of the MMK Funeral Services League Promotional play-offs were played over the past weekend.

Tshibvumo Young Stars failed to collect even one point. Their opening match was against United Artists, who beat them 2-1 at the Makwarela Stadium on Saturday. They also lost 0-3 to Rabali Pull Together at the same venue that afternoon.

As if that was not enough to upset the fans, Young Stars donated points to Mukula Young Stars when they lost 1-4 at the Tshifulanani Stadium on Sunday. Their last defeat was against Rabali Pull Together, who beat them 2-1.

Mukula Young Santos commenced their programme by beating Rabali Pull Together 1-0. They went on to collect vital points by crushing Tshibvumo Young Stars 4-1 at the Tshifulanani Stadium on Sunday. Young Stars raised the fans’ expectations by beating the other title contenders, United Artists, 2-1.

Western Stars are still in with a chance after winning both matches they have played to date. Their first match was against Tshibvumo Young Stars (3-1) and they fought hard to earn a 2-1 victory over Rabali Pull Together at the Tshifulanani Stadium on Sunday.

Rockers are through to the regional final after collecting seven points in the play-off matches. They beat Igwe FC 2-1 in the opening match, drew 1-1 with Muziafera Blue Eagles and crushed Thula M2 5-2 in their final match.

Muziafera Blue Eagles opened their programme with a bang. They thrashed Thula M2 5-1 and drew 2-2 with Igwe FC. Thula M2, who also failed to grab a point in the play-offs, lost 1-4 to Igwe FC in their second match and lost 2-5 to Rockers FC.

Rockers will meet the winner in Stream A in the regional final at the Makwarela Stadium on Sunday. The overall champion will represent the region in the provincial play-offs later this month.

Sport - Date: 13 June 2014

Anton van Zyl

Anton van Zyl has been with the Zoutpansberger and Limpopo Mirror since 1990. He graduated from the Rand Afrikaans University (now University of Johannesburg) and obtained a BA Communications degree. He is a founder member of the Association of Independent Publishers.

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