Luso Africa FC had an extremely busy, good weekend.<\/p>\n
The women started off the good run in their SAFA Ekurhuleni Women\u2019s League top of the table clash against Phomolong Ladies FC, winning 2-1.<\/p>
The first half saw the teams fairly evenly matched although Luso had the better chances to take the lead.<\/p>\n
They, however, failed to take their chances and the game went into the break at 0-0.<\/p>
Some good team play saw Sabrina Martins open the score and Luso take a well-deserved lead in the second half.<\/p>\n
Phomolong fought back and got an equaliser with about 15 minutes left on the clock.<\/p>\n
Luso refused to settle for a draw and a good corner from Chanel Fisher was converted by Mampa Tlhwaele to give Luso the win and opening up a gap at the top of the women\u2019s league table.<\/p>\n
The women take on Sharp Shooters FC at the Sinaba Stadium on Saturday.<\/p>\n
The men continued Luso\u2019s successful weekend when the super league teams returned to Old Bens, this week in the league.<\/p>\n
The second team looked to make amends after last week\u2019s defeat and started the game very well.<\/p>\n
They had too much quality for the Old Bens team and it was Brent Vos who opened the scoring early in the first half.<\/p>\n
An off the ball altercation saw one of the Luso players get a red card halfway through the first half but Luso, however, regrouped and looked as if they were the team with an extra player.<\/p>\n
Brent Vos got a much deserved second goal before the break.<\/p>\n
The second half saw the same from Luso – a strong dominant display despite being a man down.<\/p>\n
The game looked to be under control until the last few minutes where the Luso defence made two mistakes and were punished for both.<\/p>\n
The game ended 2-2 and Luso were left frustrated after working so hard for much of the game.<\/p>\n
The first team knew they were in for a tough afternoon with several players missing from last week\u2019s cup win against Old Bens.<\/p>\n
The Old Bens team came out hard but the Luso team were well prepared for what Old Bens had to throw at them.<\/p>\n
They arrived with a game plan and stuck to it and Old Bens could not find a way to break through a disciplined performance from Luso.<\/p>\n
With the pressure well contended with, Luso eased into the game and started creating chances.<\/p>\n
A good break down the left by Jonathan Spiers saw Luso taking the lead.<\/p>\n
Luso took a well-deserved lead into the break.<\/p>\n
The second half saw the same discipline from the Luso defensive unit and Old Bens simply had no way to break them down.<\/p>\n
The Luso team was playing with confidence and willing to fight to win any scrappy battles and this was just too much for Old Bens.<\/p>\n
Three points was the most important thing and that is what they got.<\/p>\n
Two good wins against a good Old Bens team in two weeks leaves the Luso team going back home a very happy team.<\/p>\n
The players in the SAB League also did not disappoint.<\/p>\n
In a must-win game for Luso as they keep pushing to remain title contenders, the team got off to a positive start as they pressed for an early goal.<\/p>\n
Good defending and poor finishing saw the scores remain 0-0 until the 25th minute when a great corner by Donovan Thompson was met at the front post by Sean Strunkheide to put Luso 1-0 against seventh placed Germiston City FC on a cold afternoon in Delville.<\/p>\n
The Luso defence was not called upon often as Germiston failed to threaten and it looked as though Luso would increase the lead at any stage.<\/p>\n
Early in the second half saw a game changing moment when a beautifully flighted free kick from Marcio Concalves had the \u2019keeper in two minds.<\/p>\n
His hesitancy gave Luso a chance to get a shot away which was blocked by the hand of a Germiston player and a penalty was duly awarded.<\/p>\n
Germiston players protested and one of their players was given a red card.<\/p>\n
Strunkheide stepped up to score his and Luso\u2019s second goal, giving Luso a 2-0 victory.<\/p>\n
In the end a comfortable three points for the team from Primrose.<\/p>\n
The SAB team will be taking on Valentino FC on Friday night at home.<\/p>\n
The third team played a cup game against World Net and walked away with a comfortable 9-0 win.<\/p>\n
The u-20 team beat Benoni Spurs 3-0.<\/p>\n
The u-7, u-8, u-11 and u-12 teams also all won.<\/p>\n
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