18 October 2023 – Day 2 of the 2023 Sasol League National Championships saw two teams book their tickets into the semi-finals of the championships as they each topped their respective groups with two consecutive victories.
The University of Fort Hare were the first team to qualify for the semi-finals after beating Lindelani Ladies of KwaZulu Natal 1-0 in the opening match of the day.
The result placed them top of group B with a maximum six points.
Crouses from Gauteng also booked their semi-final ticket with a hard earned 3-2 victory against Royal Queens from North West.
Limpopo’s Ramatlaohle Ladies missed the chance of automatically qualifying for the semis after playing to a 1-1 draw against the home side Ixias FC.
Their fate will now be decided by tomorrow’s results in the group C encounter
Day 3 of the Sasol League National Championships will confirm the other two semifinalists.
North West’s Royal Queen will entertain Sasol Juventus from Mpumalanga in the 9 am kick-off, while Ixias FC will be looking to use their home advantage when they host the University of Cape Town at 12h30.
The last match of Day 3 will see Lindelani Ladies from KwaZulu Natal battle it out against Royal Wizards from the Northern Cape.
Thereafter, the semi-finals draw will be conducted.
The 2023 Edition of the Sasol League National Championships is currently underway at the Dr Petrus Molemela Stadium in Bloemfontein.
Entry for members of the public is free.
Action between Royal Wizards and University of Fort Hare during the SASOL League National Championships Day1 at Dr Petrus Molemela Stadium on the 17 October 2023 © Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix