a title="TUT’s Mnqobi Khumalo and NWU’s Momelezi Mngati clash at NWU vs TUT at NWU Stadium on Thursday August 15. Photo: Toy Shot It for Varsity Football." hr"><i" st" sr" wi" he"></" />"entswe, Mahikeng - It was goals galore in the Varsity Men’s Football round 4 as VUT moved to second place of the log standings with 4-1 win over DUT, UWC bagged a second victory at home with a 4-1 victory over CUT. The night also saw impressive wins from log leaders UP-Tuks and NWU handed defending champs TUT another defeat at home in Mahikeng.
In a tightly contested match, NWU secured a narrow 1-0 victory over TUT. The game, which took place at NWU Mahikeng Stadium, was a tale of two halves, with NWU dominating the first half and TUT mounting a strong challenge in the second.
Both teams struggled to break the deadlock, with the scoreline remaining 0-0 after 30 minutes of play.
NWU controlled the tempo, creating a few chances but failed to capitalize on them. As the teams headed into halftime, the score remained goalless.
The breakthrough finally came in the 51 minutes when NWU’s Reatlegile Kgosithebe found the back of the net after a great set up by Momelezi Mngati, who beat the TUT defense on the right flank before delivering a precise cross into the box to make 1-0.
Despite being on the back foot for much of the first half, TUT came out stronger in the second half, creating multiple scoring opportunities. However, their efforts were in vain as they struggled to convert chances into goals. NWU held firm, maintaining their slender lead as they claimed a 1-0 victory.
FNB Player of the Match: Olebogeng Moeti (NWU).
