Solid showing puts Acemates back in charge

It was an excellent weekend for Central Acemates in the Pefa SCORE Premier League.

On Friday evening they drew 0-0 with NMU Madibaz and on Sunday they thrashed Forresters 3-0 to regain top spot in the league.

A late goal by Kurt Petersen, his second of the match, gave Callies a 2-1 win over Blue Ribbon St Georges.

The halftime score was 1-1. In the curtain-raiser, Callies Reserves beat their St Georges counterparts 3-1.

Mahle Old Grey upset the form book to beat NMB Municipality by 5-2.

Results

Central Acemates 0 NMU Madibaz 0, Forresters 0 Central Acemates 3, Callies 2 Blue Ribbon St Georges 1, Mahle Old Grey 5 NMB Municipality 2, Chippa United 2 PE Defence 1

Maximum points against closest rivals Central Acemates in Londt Park on Wednesday evening will see Callies open up an eight-point lead in the Pelfa Old Buck Gin League.

The log leaders have been in devastating form over the last month, scoring 30 goals with just seven against.

A late goal by Kurt Petersen, his second of the match, gave Callies a 2-1 win over Blue Ribbon St Georges

In the first round they beat Acemates 2-0 and on current form should win again.

Mahle Old Grey and Fairview Rovers, who are tied in third place, clash at the St Albans rugby field.

Last week, Rovers, who trail Old Grey on goal difference, thrashed Westpark 5-0 while Old Grey lost 1-0 to defending champions Kuyga Masters.

In the first round Rovers beat Old Grey 1-0.

Masters play tailenders PE City in a match they should win with ease.

A draw between Rovers and Old Grey will see Masters draw level on points.

Fixtures

NMB Municipality v St Albans (Westbourne Oval), Kuyga Masters v PE City (Kuyga Sports field), Fairview Rovers v Mahle Old Grey, (St Albans), Shamrocks v Westpark (Londt Park), Priory v African Leopards (NMU South campus), Callies v Central Acemates (Londt Park).