Stars shoot to top of table

STAR of India moved to the top of the East London Central Local Football Association Premier league table after recording an emphatic 4-1 victory against Parkside United on Sunday at North End Stadium.

Inspired by a superb all-round performance from their flying wing Kanyiso Badi Stars were in the pound seats from the start and took the lead in the 16th minute when Heinrich Fritz tapped home from close-range after the United keeper failed to hold onto a rasping drive from Badi from outside the box.

Badi then turned from provider to goalscorer when he struck with a solo effort in the 32nd minute. Allistar Visagie netted the third goal in the 47th minute after running onto a defence-splitting pass from Ivandre Campbell. Parkside pulled one back in the 51st minute but it was Star of India who had the final say when substitute Ayanda Mxakato collected a superb cross from out wide from Kieron Carelse and drilled the ball into the back of the net. DiRoma beat Swaraj 5-2, while Riverside got the better of Napoli 6-3 and Seagulls were held to a 2-2 draw by Atlantic Spurs.

Other results: Pride of India 2 Conquerors 1, Millan 2 Brothers of Peace 2; Saints 2 K-Way 1, FC East London 1 Diaroma United 1, Alphen Warriors 3 Leeds 3, Real Dukashe 2 Ngamle 2.

Today, Imonti Christian Centre will face Central United at 7.45pm at North End; Diaroma United host Ngamla tomorrow at 6.30pm and table-toppers Saints clash with Real Dukashe at 8pm. Leeds United face Central United at 6.30pm on Thursday and Imonti Christian Centre entertain FC East London at 8pm.