By Shaffie A Mtambo
The University of Johannesburg (UJ) Ladies have taken the top spot in the Hollywoodbets Super League table after a convincing 6-1 win over Ezemvelo Ladies.
The match, played at the UJ Soccer Stadium in Soweto, saw two goals each from Thato Mofolo and Ayesha Moosa, as well as one strike apiece from Refiloe Maseko and Gugu Dhlamini.
Refilwe Maseko, a former UJ Ladies player, scored the consolation goal for Ezemvelo Ladies.
After four matches, UJ Ladies are on nine points, with the University of Fort Hare (UFH) second on seven points after three games.
Copperbelt Ladies and Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies are third and fourth respectively, having played two fixtures each.
In other matches, City Lads Ladies registered their first-ever win over the University of Pretoria in a 3-1 triumph.
The match, played at the Davidson Stadium in Alice, Eastern Cape, saw Ashley Booysen strike in the 21st minute, followed by a brace from Siphosethu Nojoko.
The University of Pretoria managed to score only one goal in the second half through Molatelo Kobo.
In another match, UFH pulled off a hard-fought 1-0 win over the University of the Western Cape (UWC) with a strike from Rennika Khoza.
The Varsity Derby lived up to expectations with end-to-end action throughout the 90 minutes.
The fans came out in numbers, spurring their team forward and rewarding them with three points.
The league will now take a break for international friendlies, with Banyana Banyana scheduled to face Malawi in two matches on 5 and 8 April.
The Hollywoodbets Super League will resume after the international break.
UJ Ladies’ dominant performance has set the tone for the rest of the season.
Their convincing win over Ezemvelo Ladies has demonstrated their strength and determination.
The team’s top spot in the league table is well-deserved, and they will be looking to maintain their position when the league resumes.
The Hollywoodbets Super League has already seen some exciting matches, and fans can expect more thrilling encounters when the league resumes.
The international break will give teams a chance to regroup and recharge before the second half of the season.
Banyana Banyana’s friendly matches against Malawi will provide valuable experience for the team.
The Sasol-sponsored Banyana Banyana will be looking to make a strong impression in the international friendlies.
The University of Johannesburg (UJ) Ladies’ convincing win over Ezemvelo Ladies has set the tone for the rest of the season.
