Posted on Thursday, 20 Jul 2023
As is the case with the Daisies in the Premier Division, the Free State Women are dominating in the First Division, with last year’s two finalists, the SWD Eagirls and Leopards, just managing to hang on to the team from Bloemfontein.
The Limpopo Blue Bulls Women are still in with a shout but will meet the well-travelled Eagirls in Polokwane and that result could make or break their chances.
Free State travel to Middelburg, where they will be hosted by the Pumas Women at the Kees Taljaard Stadium, a venue utilised by the home side for the first time. It is hard to see the Pumas stopping the scoring spree the Bloemfontein side are currently enjoying.
The Leopards face a tricky trip to Kempton Park, where the Valke Women have tasted success earlier in the season. The Leopards seemed to have found their attacking flair and if they continue in that vein, the result could be a good one for them. But the Valke will feel they have at least one more win left in them.
In Kimberley, the Griquas Women will fancy their chances against the Griffons Women, who are the only team without a win so far. Griquas had a strong second half against the Eagirls last weekend and if they can maintain that momentum, a win will be on the cards.
Match information – Women’s First Division:
Limpopo Blue Bulls Women v SWD Eagirls
Venue: University of Limpopo, Polokwane
Date: Saturday, 22 July
Kick-off: 12h00
Referee: Bulela Qwane
Griquas Women v Griffons Women
Venue: Windhoek Draught Park, Kimberley
Date: Saturday, 22 July
Kick-off: 12h30
Referee: Cameron Dyers
Pumas Women v Free State Women
Venue: Kees Taljaard Stadium, Middelburg
Date: Saturday, 22 July
Kick-off: 13h00
Referee: Aneka Fick
Valke Women v Leopards Women
Venue: Barnard Stadion, Kempton Park
Date: Saturday, 22 July
Kick-off: 13h00
Referee: Angie Bezuidenhout