National First Division Wrap
Golden Arrows
There were some interesting results in the National First Division as log leaders, Lamontville Golden Arrows, overpowered struggling Garankuwa United 2-0 but both Cape Town All Stars and Black Leopards' long winning streaks were cut short by Thanda Royal Zulu and Maluti FET College respectively. View The NFD Table In addition, Jomo Cosmos lost their second successive game after being stung 3-2 by Santos, thanks to Carl Lark's brace and yet another strike from Suhayl Allie. Abafana Bes'Thende with goals from Andile Fikizolo and Mabhuti Khenyeza are now five points ahead of Ezenkosi. Amabhubhesi are lying second for the first time this season following a 3-1 victory over Boebie Solomons' Igugu Lekapa. Despite the fact that their head coach, Vladislav Heric, was still in the stands without a work permit, his warriors are continuing to fight all the way for automatic promotion. Menzi Hlope, Michael Gumede and a 16th strike from Phumelele Ace Bhengu ensured Thanda leapfrogged Cosmos, however, Lidoda Duvha's Zeca Marques will be disappointed following a 1-1 draw with lowly Maluti at Charles Mopeli. Had his team won they could have overtaken Milano United, who played to the same score line against Vasco da Gama. Leopards struck first via Morgan Shivambu before Tsietsi Maduna levelled matters in injury time. This result which means David Thidiela's team are ten points behind Arrows. At Parow Park, Eezy my Kinnes initially came out of the blocks but Steven Hoffman did well in a one-on-one break by Moegamat Stellenboom and then against the run of play, Vasco took the lead when Stanley Muishond slotted home a cross from Darren Smith. Although Milano equalised via an own goal, their coach, Theo Hempe watched in desperation as some late opportunities went astray. Royal Eagles recorded a 2-1 home win over Highlands Park with Walter Maponyane and Thabo Maselwa on target, which sealed a good day for KZN sides. African Warriors eased their relegation woes following a 1-0 away win over Witbank Spurs with the veteran Tsweu Mokoro on the score-sheet, while FC Cape Town also picked up three points on the road, beating Baroka FC by the same score. View The NFD Fixtures
