Thohoyandou Stadium witnessed a thrilling encounter as Black Leopards stunned Durban City FC with a 2-1 victory in the Motsepe Foundation Championship on Saturday afternoon.
This unexpected win sent shockwaves through the league, marking a significant moment for the Leopards as they continued their quest for success this season.
Durban City’s First Defeat
For Durban City, this loss was particularly hard to swallow as it represented their first defeat of the 2024/25 season.
Until this match, the KZN-based team had been riding high, boasting four wins, three draws, and just one loss in their first eight matches.
With 15 points, they currently find themselves in a solid second place in the league standings.
Leopards Finding Their Feet
Conversely, Black Leopards have also been making strides in the new season.
Their win against Durban City placed them fourth on the log, accumulating 14 points through four victories, two draws, and two losses.
As they continue to build momentum, Leopards are eager to climb higher in the rankings.
Milford FC Takes the Lead
In other action, Milford FC made a statement by reclaiming the top spot in the Championship with a commanding 3-0 victory over Leruma United at Princess Magogo Stadium.
This win was especially significant for Milford, who had previously suffered a disappointing 3-0 defeat against Orbit College.
Their impressive run this season includes five wins, two draws, and just one loss, putting them at the summit of the log with 17 points.
Venda FC Triumphs Again
Excitement continued as Venda FC edged out Casric Stars in a nail-biting 3-2 match at Lucas Moripe Stadium.
This loss marked the second consecutive defeat for Casric, who had also fallen to Leruma United the week before.
With 13 points, Casric Stars are currently fifth in the league standings, having won four games, drawn one, and lost three in their eight matches.
Close Call for Pretoria Callies
In another close encounter, Pretoria Callies secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Baroka FC at TUT Stadium.
Both teams are closely matched in the standings, sitting at 10th and 11th place with nine points each.
Matchday Eight Results Recap
Here’s a quick summary of the results from Matchday Eight in the Motsepe Foundation Championship:
Friday, 25 October 2024
- Highbury 1-0 JDR Stars
Saturday, 26 October 2024
- Casric Stars 2-3 Venda FC
- Milford FC 3-0 Leruma United
- Pretoria Callies 1-0 Baroka FC
- Upington City FC 1-2 Orbit College
- Black Leopards 2-1 Durban City FC
Sunday, 27 October 2024
- AmaTuks 3-2 Hungry Lions FC
- Kruger United 1-0 Cape Town Spurs
What’s Next?
As the season unfolds, fans are eager to see how these teams will respond and where the competition will lead them.
With surprises around every corner, the next round of matches promises to be just as exciting.
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