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Stellenbosch see out seven-goal thriller

football22 October 2025 19:55| © Backpage TXT
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In what was a spectacle of goals at the Athlone Stadium this week, Stellenbosch FC recorded a see-saw 4-3 win over Golden Arrows in their latest Betway Premiership assignment on Wednesday night.

While the game ended 1-1 at halftime, Stellenbosch took the lead on three occasions in the second half to ultimately bag maximum points on home soil.

Stellenbosch immediately went on the attack during the early exchanges of the match, as seen with shots by Langelihle Phili and Thato Khiba inside the 18-yard-area.

With Golden Arrows holding on, the home side actively searched for an opener in the first 10 minutes.

The Cape Winelands side’s pressure paid off in the 14th minute and took the lead through Phili, who capped off a rapid break into the Arrows area.

After 20 minutes played at the Athlone Stadium, Stellies were in control of the tie.

Siyanda Mthanti let off a shot from outside the area in the 32nd minute which was saved by Sage Stephens, as he attempted to get Arrows on the scoresheet.

Then, following a couple of attacks during the latter stages of the half, Arrows drew level moments before the break courtesy of a driving effort by Siyanda Ndlovu.

After beating a number of Stellenbosch players from the half-way line, Ndlovu capped off the move with a right-footed shot from the centre of the area.

LIVELY SECOND HALF

Stellenbosch retook the lead in the 49th minute with Andre de Jong getting in on the action early at the restart.

The New Zealander showcased his aerial ability by completing a header from the centre of the area.

Not holding back, Arrows equalised just five minutes later through Junior Dion after linking up with Philani Khumalo en-route to goal.

De Jong, who scored early in the second half, once again put Stellenbosch ahead in the 61st minute.

The Western Cape outfit made the most of a set-piece situation and fired home from close range.

Then, after second-half substitute Isaac Cisse struck the upright with a header in the 72nd minute, the Arrows player added his side’s third goal a minute later with a right-footed effort from range.

Just when Arrows felt as though they could build momentum after levelling the game, Stellenbosch re-took the lead yet again, as Muzomuhle Khanyi added his name to the scoresheet in the 76th minute.

The game eventually ended 4-3 in Stellenbosch’s favour despite late attempts by the travelling outfit.

Stellenbosch FC: (1) 4 (Phili 14’, de Jong 49’, 61’, Khanyi 76')

Golden Arrows: (1) 3 (Ndlovu 43’, Dion 54’, Cisse 73’)

Stellenbosch FC: Stephens, Moloisane, Stanic, Barns, Manafov (Mdaka 82’), Mthiyane, Khiba (Jabaar 68’), De Jong (Butsaka 82’), Phili (Lekoloane 68’), Cupido (Khanyi 68’), Titus

Golden Arrows: Mbanjwa, Zwane (Cisse 57’), Cele, Jiyane, Dlamini, Lukhele, Mantshiyane, Khumalo (Karelse 70’), Ndlovu, Maxwele (Sibiya 79’), Dion (van Rooi 79’)

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