Saul Mkhizeville joins the youth football band wagons trekking all over Mkhondo with own Youth Cup

In the 2nd half Liverpool threw everything on Roman Aces helped by the wind blowing towards their opponents goal. They almost opened the score sheet via a well taken free but match referee missed the ball crossing over the line to the frustration of the young free kick taker & player of the tournament Thabo Simelane. They continued piling pressure on their opponents until the defenders slipped-up to allow Liverpool to score their opening goal just after the 2nd half. It took exactly three (3) minutes for Liverpool FC to come knocking again at Roman Aces FC and were allowed to enter the 2nd goal to the delight of their supporters that included their junior team. The ‘final before the final’ match ended 2-0 in favour of Liverpool FC leaving spectators feeling entertained by the future stars.

The third place playoff match also known as the losers final match played between Roman Aces FC and Ac Milan. The match finished 2-1 in favour of Roman Aces FC who took up the third position in the first ever Champion Bottle Store U17 Cup. The Liverpool vs Liverpool final was just a dress rehearsal and a formality with the game finishing 4-3 on penalties to the senior side.

“Thank you for coming to play in this first ever tournament here at Domekile. This will not be the last tournament you will play because we want you to grow up as responsible members of the community. These games are here to stop you from getting bored and engaging in bad things like drugs and alcohol.

Congratulations to all who played,” he said before handing over to the captain Thabo Simelane. The winners received gold medals, a trophy and ground markers for training. The runners up received silver medals and the third place team received bronze medals. Roman Aces FC received bronze medals for finishing in 3rd place and in addition all clubs that reached the quarter finals received training markers each.

The Champion Bottle Store u17 Cup is the second tournament to be sponsored by a local businessman from the same area of Old Stand in Saul Mkhizeville in the same year. In March last year local businessman Mr David DD Hlatshwayo of Mapengepenge Lounge sponsored the Mapengepenge U/15 Cup tournament. The under 15 cup was won by Liverpool FC against their rivals Roman Aces FC on penalties.