Stephs Fall Short in Coke Cup First Round Shootout

The opening round of the Coke Cup saw a gripping showdown between Stephs and United Aces at the NY 49 Sports Complex in Gugulethu. With both teams eager to progress, the match delivered excitement from start to finish.

Stephs approached the game with focus, executing disciplined play and engaging in a competitive midfield battle against United Aces. Both teams applied pressure throughout, with moments of brilliance keeping spectators on the.

After full-time, the score was locked at 2-2, sending the teams straight into a penalty shootout. It was here that United Aces found the edge, converting four penalties while Stephs managed two. The 4-2 shootout defeat meant Stephs’ journey in the tournament ended earlier than hoped.

Despite the setback, Stephs demonstrated tremendous effort and fighting spirit, proving their capability in high-stakes competition. As they reflect on this match, the lessons learned will drive them to return stronger in their upcoming fixtures.

Not the result we were looking for but we move - Robin Lewis and Jared Barnes