UCT sports overview: Soccer

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Published on Tuesday, 13 September 2011 07:11

Written by Tracey van Heerden

GET YOUR KICKS – UCT’S Women’s Soccer team heads to nationals in December. Image: garethsmit.com

On 31 August, Northlink came to face UCT for their final USSA league fixtures at the Astroturf on lower campus. In the women’s game, Northlink made just one foray into UCT’s box early in the first half.

The girls were on form as usual, and after opening the scoring there was no looking back. UCT put 6 past Northlink’s defenders in a focused game where fluid passing was key, resulting in a decisive win.

The men’s game was expected to be a tough encounter, with Northlink having a reputation for doing very well at nationals, having finished second in 2010. With the visitors possessing very quick players, UCT had to work hard defending against their speedy breaks down the flanks. This game was not short on entertainment or goals, with UCT eventually going down 3-2 in an exciting encounter.