Archive - Apr 9, 2010 - Story

Civics dumped defending champions Orlando Pirates out of the Leo NFA Cup in one of the most dramatic matches in recent years on Friday night. Civics showed great determination to overcome a 2-1 halftime deficit and a man down to equalise late in the second half.

In an incredible penalty shoot out, fortunes swayed to and fro until Bradley Werman scored with his spot kick to give Civics a 6-5 victory and set off scenes of jubilation.

Namibia’s Welwitschias face their toughest test to date in the Vodacom Cup competition when they take on log leaders the Blue Bulls in Windhoek on Saturday afternoon.

The Blue Bulls have won all five their matches to date and are the only remaining unbeaten team in the competition.

In their last match they thrashed the Falcons 50-7 on March 27 and currently lead the log on 22 points, followed by the Golden Lions on 20 and the Platinum Leopards on 17.