Young Killers stage remarkable comeback against Fast Eleven

FOOTBALL NEWS - In a captivating Geolfa league match on Sunday afternoon, 20 August, the Zone 9-based team, Young Killers, impressively rallied from a 2-0 deficit to defeat Fast Eleven 3-2 at Thembalethu Stadium.

Sanele Diko and Aphelele Gili scored for Fast Eleven, while Ndumiso Nqoro, Mcebisi Sogwaba, and Meliqiniso Dube secured the goals for the Killers.

The George Local Football Association league encounter began with Fast Eleven taking control of the field, crafting their passes in search of the opening chance.

Young Killers earned their first free kick, but a potent shot narrowly missed the target. Fast Eleven launched a robust attack within the box, resulting in a penalty due to a foul. Sanele Diko converted the penalty to give Fast Eleven a 1-0 lead.

Despite Young Killers' pursuit for an equaliser in the initial 20 minutes, the first half concluded with Fast Eleven maintaining their lead.

The second half commenced with Young Killers intensifying their efforts for the equalizing goal. They pressed forward relentlessly, and their determination paid off as Ndumiso Nqoro netted a goal to bring the score to 2-1.

The Killers continued to push, securing a penalty that Mcebisi Sogwaba successfully converted to level the score at 2-2. In the final moments of the game, Young Killers capitalised on a defensive lapse from Fast Eleven, clinching a 3-2 victory and earning maximum points.