TSAKANI – Jomo Cosmos and the East Rand Athletics’ U14 groups performed to a 1–1 draw throughout their Gauteng Growth League fixture on Might 21, with each coaches pleased with their squads’ efficiency and progress.
Jomo Cosmos coach Anthony Sipolingano mentioned his crew confirmed coronary heart and self-discipline regardless of an early setback.
“Regardless of the consequence, there’s so much to be pleased with. Within the first half, we made a expensive mistake.
A participant tried to move the ball to the goalkeeper, however couldn’t management it, leading to an personal aim. These moments are a part of the sport, and we take them as classes,” he mentioned.
East Rand Athletics. Photograph: Nomsa is the
Sipolingano praised his crew’s second-half response, noting their resilience and dedication to equalise.
“They confirmed character and a preventing spirit. We’ve confronted East Rand Athletics earlier than, and it’s at all times a tricky problem. These matches push us to remain targeted, artistic and disciplined,” he added.
Jomo Cosmos had misplaced the earlier fixture in opposition to East Rand Athletics at dwelling, making this a possibility for redemption.
“We had a plan and caught to it. The second-half substitutions made an enormous distinction. We modified our construction from two defensive midfielders to 1, permitting us to push extra gamers ahead and apply strain,” he mentioned.
“Though we didn’t convert all our probabilities, the gamers communicated effectively and understood their roles and transitions.”
The sport concluded in a draw of 1-1. East Rand Athletics coach Phikani Shotlhangu mentioned his facet had a robust first half and applied a method aimed toward controlling play.
“We tried to drive our opponents to play deeper, and the personal aim gave us the lead,” he mentioned.
Nonetheless, with lots of their common gamers both promoted to the U15 squad or trialling for provincial choice, Shotlhangu fielded youthful gamers within the second half.
“This may very well be why Cosmos managed to equalise. Nonetheless, I’m happy with how the crew carried out. We’re targeted on serving to our gamers perceive the significance of strain and balanced defending.”
He added that defensive imbalances have price them video games, and enhancing this facet might result in extra constant wins.
Different outcomes:
U13: Jomo Cosmos 5-1 East Rand Athletics;
U15: Jomo Cosmos 1-1 East Rand Athletics;
U17: Jomo Cosmos 1-2 East Rand Athletics.
Focus Whereas Defending. Photograph: Nomsa is the
Every crew performs tactically and determinedly. Photograph: Nomsa Ngubeni
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