Golden Lions U/16 vs Eastern Province U/16

Recap

Gqeberha, 19 June 2024 – In a closely contested match at the U16 Grant Khomo Week, the Golden Lions U16 team triumphed over Eastern Province U16 with a final score of 19-12. The match, held at Grey High School’s B-Field, saw both teams displaying impressive skill and determination.

Match Summary:

• Final Score: Golden Lions 19 – 12 Eastern Province
• Halftime Score: 14 – 12
• Venue: Grey High B-Field
• Date: 19 June 2024
• Competition: U16 Grant Khomo Week 2024

Scoring Breakdown:

For Golden Lions U16:

• Jaydon Viljoen (J #23): 2 tries, 2 conversions
• Tidimalo Moeketsane (J #21): 1 try

For Eastern Province U16:

• Erin Nelson (J #13): 1 try
• Noah Mbizi (J #14): 1 try
• Tristan Kemp (J #10): 1 conversion

Match Highlights:

The Golden Lions managed to hold on to their narrow lead in the second half despite facing strong resistance from Eastern Province.

• First Half:
  • Golden Lions took an early lead with a try from Jaydon Viljoen, followed by another try from Tidimalo Moeketsane, both converted by Viljoen.
  • Eastern Province responded with tries from Erin Nelson and Noah Mbizi, with Tristan Kemp converting one, ending the half with Golden Lions ahead 14-12.
• Second Half:
  • Jaydon Viljoen scored another try for the Golden Lions, which ultimately sealed the victory as Eastern Province was unable to add to their score.

Key Player Movements:

• Golden Lions made multiple tactical substitutions around the 30-minute mark to maintain their momentum, including bringing on Tidimalo Moeketsane for Joel Akilo and Luyanda Mbadamana for Loghan Langeveldt.
• Eastern Province also made several changes at the same time, notably substituting Blake Parker with Athi Manyati and Daniel Naude with Sivatho Mjali.

Player of the Match: The Player of the Match was not officially announced, but Jaydon Viljoen’s contributions with two tries and two conversions were pivotal in the Golden Lions’ victory.

Key Takeaways:

• The Golden Lions showcased strong offensive and defensive strategies, which helped them maintain their lead despite a red card issued to Mahlatse Sekele.
• Eastern Province demonstrated resilience and skill but were unable to overcome the disciplined play of the Golden Lions.