The Hollywoodbets Super League kicked off the sixth edition of the competition on Saturday, March 3 and women's football enthusiasts were treated with a lineup of thrilling fixtures scheduled for Saturday and Sunday.
Among the teams, Fort Hare University and Lindelani Ladies stepped into the limelight as newcomers, bringing fresh energy and enthusiasm to the league.
Here's a sneak peek into the matchups and results that took the spotlight during the first week of South Africa's topflight competition in Women's football:
Saturday, March 2, 2024:
Copperbelt Ladies 2 - 2 University of Western Cape
- Location: Baroka Global Stadium
- Time: 11:30
Durban Ladies 2 - 0 University of Pretoria
- Location: Chatsworth Stadium
- Time: 13:00
JVW 0 - 2 TS Galaxy Queens
- Location: UJ Soweto Campus
- Time: 13:00
Lindelani Ladies 3 - 0 Thunderbirds
- Location: Princess Magogo Stadium
- Time: 13:00
Richmond United 2 - 2 City Lads
- Location: Merino Park De Aar
- Time: 15:00
University of Fort Hare 2 - 1 Tshwane University of Technology
- Location: Davidson Alice Stadium
- Time: 15:00
Sunday, March 3, 2024:
First Touch Ladies 1 - 4 University of Johannesburg
- Location: Baroka Global Stadium
- Time: 11:00
Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies 4 - 0 Royal AM
- Location: Lucas Moripe Stadium
- Time: 15:00
The weekend concluded with an edge of the seat matchup at Lucas Moripe Stadium featuring defending Champions Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies against Royal AM in what promised to be an epic clash. The last match between the two sides ended in a 1-1 draw on September 30, 2023.
Biggest Victory: 4-0 | Highest Scoring Match: 4-1
The weekend witnessed Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies dominant with a 4-0 victory, showcasing the team's intent in both attack and defense. Additionally, the highest-scoring match was between First Touch Ladies and University of Johannessurg in Polokwane with a thrilling 4-1 scoreline, providing fans with plenty of excitement and drama.
Defensive Mastery:
Clean Sheets: 4
Only four teams showcased defensive resilience, recording clean sheets to start the season on a strong note. TS Galaxy Queens, Durban Ladies, Lindelani Ladies, and Mmamelodi Sundowns Ladies left their opponents unable to find the back of the net.
TOP Goal Scorers:
Brace Scorers: Refiloe Maseko (University of Johannesburg) and Boitumelo Rabale (Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies) | Hat-tricks: 0
Individual brilliance was on display as players from University of Johannesburg and Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies secured braces, contributing significantly to their teams' success. While hat-tricks were absent, the braces showcased the offensive firepower within the league.
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