The Herald (South Africa)

Thumping defeat ends Palace run

- Mogan Segadavan

Crystal Palace suffered their first defeat in the Mofa Premier League on Saturday when they were thumped 4-0 by Young Ideas.

However, they retain top spot on goal difference, joined by Showvillag­e, who beat Highland Spurs 2-1.

There is a three-way tie for third, with Royal Bucks, Young Madrid and Real Aces just two points behind the log leaders.

Bucks beat Manchester United 4-2, Madrid beat Happy Stars 2-0 and Real Aces had a bye.

The First Division got off to a disastrous start with five teams failing to honour their fixtures.

Eleven Stars were the biggest winners, beating Real City 4-1, while Future Stars beat NU7 Citizens 4-2.

Results

Premier League

Young Ideas 4 Crystal Palace 0, Showvillag­e 2 Highland Spurs 1, Royal Bucks 4 Manchester United 2, Tomorrow Stars 0 FC Motherwell 0, Valencia 1 Young Romans 0, Amathole United 2 Young Tigers 0, Shinning Stars 0 Manchester FC 0, Young Madrid 2 Happy Stars 0.

First Division

Eleven Stars 4 Real City 1, Khuphuka 1 Milan Stars1, Arsenal 3 Shining Stars 1, Lion City 3 Liverpool 2, City Rangers w/o Scorpion, Channel Porto w/o Sevens Sundowns, Future Stars 4 NU7 Citizens 2, Eleven Brothers w/o Royal Bucks, Young Killers v Wells United, Heavenwise w/o Motherwell United, Young Tigers w/o United FC.

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