Quick One-Two’s
What an interesting and unpredictable maiden edition of the Carling Knockout. The sponsor’s slogan, Fak’uGesi, has lifted the so-called smaller teams to add to the energy. It looks like the so-called big teams were electrocuted by ugesi. With the teams that have reached the last four, it proves that there are no longer small teams. The playing field is slowly becoming even. It’s a big opportunity for the likes of Richards Bay and Stellenbosch FC to add some silverware in their cabinets for the first time since being promoted to the elite league. What a chance to be counted in the history books of the PSL. Good luck to all four teams. Let’s wait and see who will be the two fighting it out in the final. Fak’uGesi.
Gavin Ryan, Emalahleni
Pablo Franco Martin is slowing but surely steering the Usuthu ship in the right direction if recent results are anything to go by. He beat Chiefs, drew against Pirates and advanced to the Carling Knockout semi-finals by thrashing neighbours Arrows. The former Real Madrid assistant coach has a dream of one day participating in CAF competitions and it will happen if everybody associated with Usuthu pulls in the same direction. Let me conclude by congratulating Man United for their smashand-grab win over Fulham. At least, I had a good weekend since Chiefs were not playing, even though wasteful Real Madrid drew. A point is better than nothing.
Amos “Tiger” Tshukudu, Ga-Maria
What a great weekend of Carling Knockout action. Nice to see the so-called small teams going through to the semis. Goliath was knocked out in a game he should have won in 90 minutes. It looked as if each Pirates player wanted to shine instead of playing for the team against Richards Bay FC. Some players didn’t pass the ball to others. Anyway, it’s water under the bridge now. Now is the time for Stellenbosch FC to lift the trophy, failing which they will never get another chance. To Sundowns, well done for scoring an away goal against Wydad. Come weekend, you only need to win 1-0 to claim the honours. Here’s wishing you all the best!
Lebatlo Joshua “Mr Cool” Mati, Dilopye village, Temba