It was a welcome reminder indeed for the Saints boys alumni soccer team on day four of the Saints SportsFest, as they faced off against the Operations team in a match filled with drama and intensity.
The game started with a bang. Striker Lebohang Thwala struck first to put the Ops ahead with a well-placed goal, taking the score to 1-0. The alumni found themselves playing catch-up and eager to level the playing field.
As the match progressed, the alumni ramped up their efforts, pressing hard to equalise. Their persistence paid off when, during a well-executed play from the back, they managed to score, making it 1-1 through left winger Daniel Botha.
The momentum shifted as the alumni players began to dominate possession in the midfield.
The Ops side, not ready to sit back, continued to push for a second but did not come close to regaining the lead. In the closing minutes of the first half, the alumni came close to taking the lead however, striker Kgali Lebohang fired it straight at the keeper to keep the score level at halftime.
With the second half heating up, the alumni turned up the pace when Richard Jordaan played a beautiful cross into the box, however, right winger Daniel De Assis fired his attempt wide.
The alumni team’s efforts paid off with the deadlock finally being broken through a penalty, with Prodiges Bukasa slotting it home to put his side in front (2-1).
The alumni were not done yet. Lobakeng played a beautiful weighted cross over the defence just for Botha to net his second goal of the match, putting the game to bed.
The alumni’s came back to what they once called their home proved that they still have what it takes with a convincing 3-1 victory.
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