Pumas U/16 vs Free State U/16

Recap

Free State Dominates Pumas in Impressive Shutout at Grant Khomo Week

Gqeberha, 19 June 2024 – The Free State U16 team delivered a commanding performance to defeat the Pumas U16 with a decisive 22-0 victory during the U16 Grant Khomo Week at Grey High School. Free State’s excellent defensive play and clinical finishing were key to their impressive win.

Match Summary:

• Final Score: Pumas 0 – 22 Free State
• Halftime Score: 0 – 10
• Venue: Grey High
• Date: 19 June 2024
• Competition: U16 Grant Khomo Week 2024

Scoring Breakdown:

For Free State U16:

• Arno De Bruin (J #16): 1 try
• Alexi Tyropolis (J #4): 1 try
• Niel Du Randt (J #5): 1 try
• Ruan Roux (J #12): 1 try
• Lamla Mgedezi (J #15): 1 conversion

Match Highlights:

Free State established control early in the match and maintained their dominance, shutting out the Pumas with strong defensive efforts.

• First Half:
  • Free State took an early lead with tries from Arno De Bruin and Alexi Tyropolis.
  • Lamla Mgedezi added a conversion to make the halftime score 10-0 in favour of Free State.
• Second Half:
  • Free State extended their lead with additional tries from Niel Du Randt and Ruan Roux.
  • Their relentless defence prevented the Pumas from scoring throughout the match.

Key Player Movements:

• At the 30-minute mark, Pumas made several tactical substitutions to try to shift momentum, bringing on players such as Seabi Ramodike and Andrea De Wet.
• Free State also made strategic changes, including substituting Finn Santos for Steven Muller.

Player of the Match: While the Player of the Match was not officially announced, Alexi Tyropolis’ try and strong performance were pivotal in Free State’s victory.

Key Takeaways:

• Free State’s comprehensive win resulted from strong teamwork, effective defence, and clinical finishing.
• The Pumas struggled to break Free State defences and could not capitalize on their opportunities.