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Thrilling Draw in Cape Town: Cape Town City and Casric Stars Share the Spoils
Cape Town, June 30, 2025 – The DHL Cape Town Stadium hosted a vibrant match between Cape Town City and Casric Stars, culminating in a draw that left both teams with mixed feelings. From the start, the match promised intensity. In the 2nd minute, J. Ah Shene, assisted by L. Sifumba, put Cape Town City ahead with a goal that ignited the stands. However, Casric Stars responded with determination, and D. A. Chauke, thanks to the assist from T. Lekhatla, leveled the score in the 18th minute.
Throughout the match, possession remained disputed, with 55% in favor of Cape Town City. Despite having more of the ball, the home side failed to capitalize on their dominance with goals. The match was characterized by intensity in midfield, reflected in the numerous fouls committed by both teams (17 for Cape Town City and 12 for Casric Stars). Referee Christopher Kistoor showed several yellow cards, two for Cape Town City (S. April in the 23rd minute and J. Rhodes in the 81st minute) and three for Casric Stars (L. Tlholoe in the 52nd minute, M. Zwane in the 82nd minute and J. Agoe in the 90th minute), highlighting the toughness of some challenges.
In terms of shots, neither team stood out for their precision. Cape Town City attempted several shots, with 3 on target and 6 off target, while Casric Stars only managed to direct one on target, with 8 wide. Regarding corner kicks, Cape Town City earned 3 in their favor, while Casric Stars managed 2. In the end, the draw remained, leaving the feeling that both teams could have done more to take the victory.
Substitutions casric stars: at minute 46 A. Mahlonoko came in and A. Seseane went out., at minute 59 L. Makua came in and T. Semache went out., at minute 59 T. Lekhatla came in and M. Zwane went out., at minute 71 L. Tlholoe came in and K. Erasmus went out., at minute 72 D. A. Chauke came in and S. Moukete went out.
Substitutions cape town city: at minute 56 T. Nyama came in and L. Slatsha went out., at minute 56 L. Sifumba came in and E. Witbooi went out., at minute 56 S. April came in and T. Goedeman went out., at minute 62 J. Ah Shene came in and K. Bezuidenhout went out., at minute 81 S. Dondolo came in and P. Fisher Norman went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Cape Town City
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Casric Stars
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