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KAROO SOCCER NEWS - A huge soccer tournament was held at the Masizakhe Stadium from 15 to 18 April.
The final game was played between the Dangerous Darkies FC and Black Arrows, both teams are from Masizakhe.
Each club came with song and dance to the field and displayed their outfit with confidence and pride. The Black Arrows FC came to display their new outfit in gold and black.
It was a tough game between the two teams, but the game ended when Black Arrows walked away with the prize money of R30 000 when they beat the Dangerous Darkies 2 - 1.
Dangerous Darkies came second and won R15 000 and a trophy. Masizakhe Development Academy FC won R7 500 and won third place. Manchester United FC from Jansenville came fourth and won R3 000.
PHOTO GALLERY: Black Arrows win soccer tournament
The organiser of the tournament Thembela Futshane said it was a great moment for clubs to boost themselves.
The clubs played for the winning amount of R30 000. It was great entertainment for the community of Graaff-Reinet. To make the games fair officials were called from Gqebera.
Eleven clubs entered the tournament, but only four of the best reached the final stage of the tournament.
The organisers thanked the community for their outstanding behaviour during the duration of the tournament.
Top goal scorer Anele Mlhwa (Black Arrows).
Results:
The young tournament
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Birds United FC of Kroonvale vs Jose Mourincho FC of Masizahe.
Birds United beat Jose Mourincho 4 - 0
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Academy FC vs Dangerous Darkies
The match ended up in a draw 1 - 1 and Academy won in penalties 3 - 1
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Academy FC vs Protea Spurs FC (Kroonvale). The game ended in a draw
1 - 1 and Academy FC won in penalties 3 - 1 Adult matches for the third prize
Academy FC vs Manchester United (Jansenville) the game ended in a draw 1 - 1 and Academy won in penalties 4 - 2
Prizes were also awarded to best individual players
- Top goal scorer R250 plus Trophy - Anele 'Doc' Mlahlwa (Black Arrows FC)
- Best goalkeeper R250 - Nkosyabo Ngobe (Dangerous Darkies)
Prize money
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Birds United FC received an amount of R500
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1st Prize money of R1 500 went to Academy FC
2nd prize money of R900 went to Protea Spurs FC
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1st Prize money of R1 000 went to Academy FC
2nd prize money of R500 went to Dangerous Darkies FC.
Black Arrows FC. Photos: Neco Bokwe
Winning Team, Black Arrows FC, coach holding the trophy.
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