Congratulations to Joburg City on winning the Division 3 Winter League Cup, defeating GPMI 4-2 in the final.

In Division 1, Global beat Sundowners 4-1 and will face Winter champions Highlands Park A in the final, after they beat Jozi Friends 2-1.

In Division 2, Panorama beat Sandton Warriors 4-0 and will play the final against Randburg, who beat Lenasia 3-1. Randburg reached their second final in a row and will try to prevent Panorama from winning the double.

The Division 1 and Division 2 finals will be played next week, on November 1st.

Here are the Division 1 and Division 2 Cup Quarter Finals results from October 19, 2023:

Division 1:

1. Sundowner secured a 3-0 victory over Atletico by default, as Atletico failed to show up on time.
2. Highlands Park B did not participate in the cup, allowing Highlands Park A to advance to the semifinals.

Division 2:

1. Panorama defeated Rush 9-1
2. Randburg narrowly edged past Old Parks with a 1-0 win.
3. In a thrilling contest, Lenasia managed a dramatic comeback in the final minutes to force a 3-3 draw with Randfontein. They then went on to clinch a 4-3 victory in the penalty shootout.

As we look ahead to the Semifinals scheduled for next week on the 25th of October:

Division 1 Semifinals:

1. Jozi Friends will host Highlands Park A, with Jozi Friends having the home advantage.
2. Global United will face Sundowners at Global United’s home ground.

Division 2 Semifinals:

1. Sandton Warriors will play against Panorama, with Sandton Warriors enjoying the home advantage.
2. Randburg AFC will square off against Lenasia OB, with Randburg AFC hosting the match.

Exciting matchups await in both divisions as the teams vie for a spot in the Cup Finals.

On the evening of Friday, October 13th, the Divisional Cup draws for Divisions 1 and 2 were unveiled, and the Division 3 Cup Final details were announced.

Division 1 Cup Draw Results:

• Direct Entry to Semifinals: Jozi Friends (Semifinal 1), Global United (Semifinal 2)
• Quarterfinals:
  • QF1: Highlands Park A (Home) vs Highlands Park B
  • QF2: Sundowners (Home) vs Joburg Atletico

Division 2 Cup Draw Results:

• Direct Entry to Semifinals: Sandton Warriors (Semifinal 1)
• Quarterfinals:
  • QF1: Panorama FC (Home) vs Rush FC
  • QF2: Randburg AFC (Home) vs Old Parks
  • QF3: Lenasia Old Boys (Home) vs Randfontein

Match Dates for Divisions 1 & 2:

• Quarterfinals: October 18, 2023
• Semifinals: October 25, 2023
• Finals: November 1, 2023

Division 3 Cup Final: The showdown between Joburg City and GMPI is set for October 25th at the Corinthias Grounds.

For those interested in revisiting the draw, a recording is available upon request.

Summer League will commence the 8th of November, once teams and divisions will be finalized

1. No Extra Time: In the event of a tie at the end of regulation time, the game will proceed directly to a penalty shootout to determine the winner.
2. Home Team Responsibilities: The team designated as the “home team” is responsible for organizing and covering the costs associated with the venue and officiating staff.
3. Semifinal and Final Venues: Locations for the semifinal and final matches will be determined once all preceding rounds have concluded.
4. Official Requirements: A minimum of two officials must be present, with their fees to be covered by the home team.
5. Neutral Ground for Finals: The championship match will be conducted at a neutral location, with both qualifying teams equally sharing the financial responsibilities for the field and officials.

Division 2 concluded with unparalleled drama. Panorama secured a 3-1 victory in the double header against Rush, while Randburg clinched an impressive 8-1 win on the road. Though both teams ended on equal points, Panorama claimed the title due to a superior goal difference and a more favorable head-to-head record.

Kudos to both teams for elevating Division 2 to thrilling heights this season.

Over in Division 3, Joburg City and GPMI are set to face off in the Div 3 cup final, following resounding victories over Old Parks 2 (8-0) and Florida (4-2), respectively.

Winter League 2023 Winners:

Division 1: Highlands Park A

Division 2: Panorama

Division 3: Joburg City

Congratulations to all the winners!

Highlands Park A Clinches Division 1 Title!

Kudos to Highlands Park A for securing their top spot in Division 1. This achievement mirrors Joburg City’s recent triumph in Division 3.

The fate of Division 2 remains hanging in the balance. The decisive round unfolds next Wednesday, as Randburg and Panorama brace for a nail-biting finish.

Division 3 Winter Cup Semifinals Line-Up:

• Old Parks 2 vs. Joburg City – To be played at Old Parks.
• GPMI Vets vs. Florida Albion – Clash set at GMPI’s grounds.

The venues were decided by a draw.

The winners of these matches will face off in the grand final, with the venue still under consideration.

Upcoming Official Matches for Next Week:

• Highlands Park A vs. Joburg Atletico
• Rush FC vs. Panorama
• Sandton Warriors vs. Randburg
• Plus, the above-mentioned semifinals.

Teams not participating in the aforementioned fixtures are encouraged to set up friendly matches. Meanwhile, gear up for the impending Division 1 and Division 2 League Cup which promises intense action!

In Division 1, Atletico triumphed over Jozi Friends with a 4-1 scoreline, which consequently crowned Highlands Park A as the division champions.

Over in Division 2, as the final round approaches, Randburg secured a 4-1 victory against Old Parks. Meanwhile, Panorama edged out Lenasia in a thrilling 5-3 encounter. With a double header lined up for Panorama next week, they have the advantage over Randburg, both in their head-to-head record (4-3) and goal difference.

In Division 3, Drunken Pandas beat Old Parks 2 2-1, while the Florida vs Joburg City game was cancelled due to poor lighting (the victory wa assigned to Joburg City)

Heavy rains in Gauteng and load shedding created havoc with the scheduled games.

The only confirmed game played was Randfontein vs Old Parks in Division 2 with Randfontein losing 0-2 and Florida beating Olympia 2-1

In Division 1 , Sundowner beat Global United 8-1 in the surprise of the day, while Jozi Friends beat Leeds 3-2

In Division 2, Panorama beat Warriors 5-0, while Randburg beat Lenasia 2-1, and Old Parks beat Rush 5-1

In Division 3, Florida and GPMI shared the points with a 2-2, while Olympia beat Old Parks 2-0. Joburgy City won against Pandas 3-0 by default.

In Division 1, Jozi Friends lost 3-8 against Highlands, while Sundowners beat Higlands Park B 3-2. Atletico won away at Leeds 3-1

In Division 2, Randburg beat Randfointein 3-1, while Warriors beat Rush 3-1

In the WInter Cup for Division 3, Old Parks beat GPMI 1-0, while newly crowned champions Joburg City beat Olympia 6-0

The following fixtures have been created for Div 1, 2 and 3 as follows:

Division 1 and 2 the calendar is the following:

13.09 12th round league
20.09 13th round league
27.09 14th round league
04.10 extra round for catch up games
11.10 Winter cup QF
18.10 Winter cup SF
25.10 Winter cup Final

Division 3 Winter Cup:

13.09 1st round groups
20.09 10th round league
27.09 2nd round groups
04.10 3rd round grouos
11.10 extra round for catch up games
18.10 Winter cup Semi Final
25.10 Winter cup Final

Click here for the Division 3 Winter Cup calendar