The Stars shine bright on Bangalore

An impressive second-half performance helped Silver Stars to register a 2-0 victory against a limping Bangalore FC in a difficult Geolfa League game on Saturday afternoon, 17 February at the Thembalethu Stadium. The Silver Town-based side goals were converted by Asiphe Nkata and Liyema Nomdatya.

The game got off to a good start with Silver Stars building their passes from the back line. Both teams were looking very positive on the ball, playing it on the ground with skillful footwork. The first half was marked by one excellent drive by Bangalore FC from the right side of the field, but their shot was well defended. No goals were scored in the first half.

The second half started at a fast pace with both teams looking very sharp on the ball. Bangalore FC had their work cut out to defend the smart attacks from the Silver Stars wingers. Zovuyo Maduna of Bangalore managed to outsmart the Silver Stars left back, but his powerful strike went wide, missing the goal. Silver Stars players were pressing for their first goal, but Bangalore did not give way and they could not penetrate the defence. Kamvalethu Jordani tried a shot from a set piece, but again the well-played ball missed the goal. Asiphe Nkata of Silver Stars scored the first goal with a powerful shot inside the box, making it 1-0. The Bangalore back line reacted with a panicked scramble to score an equalising goal while Silver Stars gained more confidence. Liyema Nomdatya netted the second goal with a great header from a corner kick, beating Bangalore FC goalkeeper Zolani Qatana. Despite their best efforts, Bangalore FC could not come back into the game and Silver Starts walked away with a 2-0 victory and maximum points.

Geolfa weekend results Saturday 17 February

Abahlali 1-1 All Stars

Silver Stars 4-1 Black Cats Bangalore 1-0 Young Killers Young Pirates 2-3 Black Cats Paris United 2-2 All Stars Bangalore 0-2 Silver Stars Western Tigers 4-0 Young Killers

Promotional League

Celtics 3-0 Vista

Young Masters 2-2 George Cultures

Sunday 18 February

Thembalethu Brothers 1-5 Raul Stars Burning Fire 2-2 FC Pacaltsdorp Heaven Stars 0-3 Abahlali Thembalethu Brothers 2-2 Silver Stars Fast Eleven 0-3 Young Pirates

Vista 2-0 Bangalore

Photo: Zama Gagu See more photos at www.georgeherald.com Yanga Khahlule (right) of Silver Stars trying to get the ball against Forbes Nyemayedenga (left) of Bangalore FC.