Real City hot favourites in race for title
Mogan Segadavan
MOTHERWEL teams continue to dominate the Safa-NMB SAB League, with Real City the firm favourites to clinch the title and a place in the playoffs for a place in the Safa Regional Vodacom League.
With six matches remaining, the Motherwell outfit now have a seven-point lead over another Motherwell outfit, Lion City.
On Saturday, Real probably ended Morning Stars' chances of overtaking them when they beat the Zwide outfit 2-0.
Stars retain third spot despite drawing 2-2 with Camper United on Sunday.
In their second match, Real City beat tail-enders Real Aces 3-1.
This Saturday they play Bay Stars, who could be a real test based on their current form.
Callies probably dashed Lion City's title hopes when they came back from a goal down at the break to beat them 2-1. The Londt Park outfit beat Tomorrow Stars 2-0 on Saturday.
Bay Stars moved into fourth place after beating Despatch Pioneers (3-2) and Highland Spurs (2-1).
Results: Bay Stars 3 Despatch Pioneers 2, Camper United 1 Hotspurs 2, Crystal Palace 1 Showvillage United 2, Highland Spurs 1 Real Aces 2, Lion City 1 SUBS 0, Real City 2 Morning Stars 0, Royal Bucks 1 Island City 2, Tomorrow Stars 1 Callies 2, Bay Stars 2 Highland Spurs 1, Callies 2 Lion City 1, Despatch Pioneers 1 Crystal Palace 1, Hotspurs 3 SUBS 2, Island City 0 Tomorrow Stars 2, Morning Stars 2 Camper United 2, Real Aces 1 Real City 3, Showvillage United 1 Royal Bucks 1.
Weekend fixtures:
Highland v Despatch Pioneers, Royal Bucks v Crystal Palace, Real City v Bay Stars, Tomorrow Stars v Showvillage United, Camper United v Real Aces, Lion City v Island City, Subs v Morning Stars, Hotspurs v Callies.