Jerusalem Football Club wins Tses Spring Tournament
Jerusalem Football Club from Keetmanshoop won the fifth Tses Spring Tournament held at Tses in the //Karas Region over the weekend after defeating Rush Ups Football Club from Lüderitz 3-2 on penalties.
The competition, which attracted 28 teams, saw Jerusalem defeating Barcelona from Mariental 2-1 on penalties in the first semi-final match, while Rush Ups won 3-1 on penalties against Keetmanshoop outfit Real Fighters.
The final match ended in a goalless draw with both teams missing chance after chance and had to be decided on penalties, during which Jerusalem showed nerves of steel and converted three of their five spot kicks, with Rush Ups only converting two penalties.
Jerusalem received N$20 000 in cash, a floating trophy and 25 gold medals for their efforts, while Rush Ups walked away with N$10 000 and 25 silver medals.
The losing semi-finalists, Barcelona and Real Fighters, were rewarded with N$4 500 each, while the top goal scorer was rewarded with N$1 000.
Speaking on behalf of the organisers, Thomas Tsuseb told Nampa that the tournament went as planned, but needed more corporate sponsorships.
“This tournament is one of the biggest in the region and the organising committee hereby convey our sincere gratitude and appreciation to our sponsors who contributed towards hosting this year's event,” said Tsuseb.
He said the tournament was growing each year and they wanted to take it to greater heights but could not do it alone.
“It is the only way we can expose rural players to such competitions and help them develop to represent our country one day,” Tsuseb said.
Each year the defending champions enter the competition for free and usually play the opening game. This year, three-time winners and defending champions Young Beauties from Keetmanshoop were dumped out of the competition when they lost 2-0 to Baroka from Tses.
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The competition, which attracted 28 teams, saw Jerusalem defeating Barcelona from Mariental 2-1 on penalties in the first semi-final match, while Rush Ups won 3-1 on penalties against Keetmanshoop outfit Real Fighters.
The final match ended in a goalless draw with both teams missing chance after chance and had to be decided on penalties, during which Jerusalem showed nerves of steel and converted three of their five spot kicks, with Rush Ups only converting two penalties.
Jerusalem received N$20 000 in cash, a floating trophy and 25 gold medals for their efforts, while Rush Ups walked away with N$10 000 and 25 silver medals.
The losing semi-finalists, Barcelona and Real Fighters, were rewarded with N$4 500 each, while the top goal scorer was rewarded with N$1 000.
Speaking on behalf of the organisers, Thomas Tsuseb told Nampa that the tournament went as planned, but needed more corporate sponsorships.
“This tournament is one of the biggest in the region and the organising committee hereby convey our sincere gratitude and appreciation to our sponsors who contributed towards hosting this year's event,” said Tsuseb.
He said the tournament was growing each year and they wanted to take it to greater heights but could not do it alone.
“It is the only way we can expose rural players to such competitions and help them develop to represent our country one day,” Tsuseb said.
Each year the defending champions enter the competition for free and usually play the opening game. This year, three-time winners and defending champions Young Beauties from Keetmanshoop were dumped out of the competition when they lost 2-0 to Baroka from Tses.
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