TUT claim Tshwane derby bragging rights 

Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies faced a tough test on Sunday when they locked horns with city rivals Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) in the Hollywoodbets Super League derby. 

TUT managed to salvage a 1-0 win over the high-flying Banyana Ba Style at TUT Stadium to claim the derby bragging rights. 

TUT has become the second team in the league to beat the red-hot Brazilians since the formation of the Super League.

This was the Red Army Ladies’ 13th win of this campaign, with six draws and just two losses.

Earlier this season, Downs Ladies ran out 5-1 winners, thanks to goals from Lerato Kgasago, Rhoda Mulaudzi, Karabo Dhlamini, Gabonnelwe Kekana, and Nonhlanhla Mthandi.

Goalkeeper Dikgopa Mosima of the home side walked away with the Player of the Match on the day following her fantastic saves between the sticks to help her side keep a clean sheet. 

As things stand, Masandawana are still flourishing on the summit of the national women’s league with 49 points, just four points ahead of second-placed JVW FC and TUT who are on position three on the table.

Sundowns head coach Jerry ‘Kappa’ Tshabalala had anticipated a tough battle from crosd-town rivals despite their recent domination. 

WHAT TSHABALALA SAID BEFORE THE GAME… 

“Yes, we have enjoyed some bragging rights in recent times, but that is a result of keeping focused and switched on at all times. When it comes to the Tshwane Derby, the current form goes out of the window. 

“It is a game of huge significance considering that both teams are still in the hunt for the title.

“In the last few weeks, we have played against teams that are looking to dethrone us and TUT is the latest of such teams. They have enjoyed some great performances this season and we must give them kudos for their fight thus far. 

“But the more we claim maximum points off the top teams, the better for us. We need to significantly open that gap at the top of the table and victory against TUT Ladies will strengthen our cause. We need to be clinical on Sunday and we are working hard on that in training.”

Elsewhere, on a dramatic day at in Cape Town, Vasco Da Gama thrashed Golden Ladies 4-1 to secure the much-needed need three points to increase chances to move away from the relegation zone.

FULL RESULTS

Tsunami Queens 1-4 Richmond United

UWC 0-0 JVW 

Bloemfontein Celtic 1-0 Thunderbirds

UJ 3-0 Ma-Indies

City Lads 2-0 First Touch

City Coal Wizards 1-0 Durban Ladies

Vasco Da Gama 4-1 Golden Ladies

TUT 1-0 Sundowns Ladies