Luso Africa FC\u2019s first senior team rounded off their pre-season preparation on a high after being crowned the Top Eight Tournament winners.<\/p>\n
The friendly tournament saw the top eight teams from the 2018 Eastern Local Football Association (ELFA) Super League going head-to-head.<\/p>
The final match between Robertsham FC and Luso took place at Robertsham\u2019s home grounds,\u00a0on\u00a0Saturday.<\/p>\n
The first teams\u2019 match was another close encounter, with Robertsham scoring the first goal after Luso missed several chances at goal.<\/p>
The home team maintained their lead heading into half-time.<\/p>\n
The visiting team managed to equalise in the second half, with a goal from Igor Ivanov.<\/p>\n
The game went into extra time after Robertsham missed a late penalty.<\/p>\n
Luso were determined not to let the win slip through their fingers and a goal from Albert Mothapo secured a 2-1 victory for the club.<\/p>\n
In the second teams\u2019 clash, Robertsham drew first blood in the second half after a goalless first half.<\/p>\n
Luso were given a chance to equalise, but missed a penalty, before Robertsham got their second goal of the match.<\/p>\n
The visitors clawed their way back and managed a consolation goal, but it was enough and Robertsham sealed their 3-1 victory with another goal before the final whistle.<\/p>\n
Luso, the reigning league champions, will travel to the Germiston City Sports Club, this Saturday, to take on Katlehong-based Zwide FC in their first Eastern Local Football Association (ELFA) Super League fixture of the season.<\/p>\n
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