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Bathurst, Queenstown out as four set sights on semis

Grocott's Mail ContributorsBy Grocott's Mail ContributorsDecember 26, 2018Updated:December 26, 2018No Comments2 Mins Read
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Grahamstown United is the only local team left in the New year's Cup ahead of the semifinals on 28 December. Photo: Sue Maclennan

By CHRIS TOTOBELA

The New Year’s Cup 2018 continued on Christmas Day with the last two quarter final games taking place at a packed JD Dlepu stadium.

Zwide Pirates proved to be too strong for Bathurst City Tigers as they humilated them by three unanswered goals and proceeded to the semi finals.

In the highly anticipated second game Addo Academy took on Amavarara from Queenstown. The game started well with both teams trying to gain an early advantage but it was Amavarara who dominated the midfield battle.

Academy opened the scoring in the early stages of the first half after a swift move that started in the middle of park with some great interpassing that was finished off with a cracker by the tormentor in chief Mzoxolo Rafane who left the keeper for dead.

Academy protected their lead until the halftime break. Amavarara came back very strongly in the second half and pushed Addo Academy all the way back but failed to capitalise on the numerous chances they created. Academy held on to their slender lead until the final whistle.

Amavarara were visiting Makhanda for the third time as they were beaten in the final in 2016 and lost in the semis last year to Maru. The final four teams that will contest the semis are Grahamstown United, Manyora, Zwide Pirates and Addo Academy.

This will be on Friday 28 December at JD Dlepu. Matches are at 11.30am and 1.30pm.

The finals, also at JD Dlepu, will be on New year’s Eve, Monday 31 December, at 11.30am and 3.30pm.

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