Germiston City Football Club faced Randburg Football Club on the field, on March 28.<\/p>\n
“Randburg FC is one of the most successful clubs in the Super League,” said the local club’s communications officer, Peter Oliver.<\/p>
“Their illustrious pedigree had the Germiston coaching staff worried at the kick-off of this encounter, as the young Germiston side have rarely met such tough opposition.”<\/p>\n
Germiston started off nervously, making unforced mistakes and allowing Randburg to settle into their game.<\/p>
Randburg came close to scoring in the opening 15 minutes, but, thanks to a good save from Germiston’s keeper, Brandon Greyling, the try was unsuccessful.<\/p>\n
After the first 15 minutes Germiston felt less threatened and settled into playing better and controlled football, with fewer passes going astray.<\/p>\n
Few chances were created by either side, with Randburg shading the possession in the first half.<\/p>\n
Germiston entered the second half a re-energised side, taking the game with stronger counter-attacks.<\/p>\n
Midway through the second half, Germiston stifled a Randburg attack with their centre back, Dembi Mayomela, who passed the ball through to Godfrey Chando, who passed on to Lebogang Chokoe.<\/p>\n
Chokoe showed his skill down the left, beating three defenders in the process, and beat the Randburg keeper on the inside of his right post, to put Germiston in with 1-0.<\/p>\n
One could feel the frustration of the Randburg players and the frustration of the bench, who became more and more vocal, intimidating the match officials.<\/p>\n
An injury to Chando, with about 10 minutes remaining, saw Germiston making a substitution.<\/p>\n
This caused concern for the Germiston defence, who were slightly disrupted by the substitution in their line-up.<\/p>\n
Randburg took full advantage, beat the Germiston defence and slid in an equalising goal.<\/p>\n
Germiston held on for a very credible 1-1 draw.<\/p>\n
“Some noticeable performances were given by substitute central defender Prince Khumalo, Thebogo Muso, Innocent Dhlamini and Genie Sekgobela, but it was a very good team performance by the Germiston side,” said Oliver.<\/p>\n
The league took an Easter break and the next outing will be this Saturday (April 11), with a home game against Alberton FC.<\/p>\n
Germiston City FC’s League Three Veterans side beat Edenvale 2-1, in a Cup final played in Bedfordview, on March 25.<\/p>\n
In other news, Germiston City Football Club are still looking for coaches for the u-10, u-13 and u-17 age groups.<\/p>\n
Coaches who are interested, or for more information, contact Oliver on 076 431 2391.<\/p>\n
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