Goulburn Athletic fans painted field A at Rooikraans sports complex in their colours on Sunday afternoon.
Lonwabo Marele
At crucial moments, the crowd at Rooikraans sports complex burst into song, sending a signal to the Goulburn Athletic Football Club starting eleven: it’s time to step up and change gears.
When the side stepped onto field A for their Safa Cape Town Coca-Cola Cup last 16 clash against Manenberg’s FC Salvo on Sunday, September 8, they carried with them the pride and memories of being the team that took their Bonteheuwel community to the 2023 finals.
Looking to relive that dream once again, Shafwaan Christians and David Booysen each found the back of the net, securing a 2-0 victory over FC Salvo and booking Goulburn Athletic’s spot in the Coke Cup quarter-finals.
Goulburn Athletics fans’ support and intensity from the sidelines seemed to inspire the team during crucial phases of the match. Picture: Lonwabo MareleGoulburn Athletic’s Kylin Magmoed was one of the stand out players in Sunday’s Safa Cape Town Coke Cup last 16 win against FC Salvo from Manenberg. Defending against him is Leo Sefaai. Goulburn won 2-0. Picture: Lonwabo MareleFC Salvo’s Rusten Wyngaard rises to win the second ball in the air during their 2-0 loss to Goulburn Athletic in the Coke Cup last 16 clash in Grassy Park on Sunday. Picture: Lonwabo MareleCarl Davids was rock-solid in midfield for Goulburn Athletic, consistently winning possession and controlling the game from the centre of the park. Picture: Lonwabo MareleZubair Fredericks lifted the spirits of his teammates and the spectators just minutes after Shafwaan Christians’ goal for Goulburn. Picture: Lonwabo Marele
