Young Gladiators draw in wet conditions

The Namibian under-17 women tam played to goalless draw against South Africa on Saturday afternoon in their FIFA Women’s U17 World Cup qualifying match at the Sam Nujoma Stadium in Windhoek.

Both sides had a great share of possession and showed some great innovations going forward in an entertaining match.

The Namibians, coached by Bertus Bock and Jeremy Zimmer, had captain Lovisa Mulunga in great form, while keeper Melanie Hikuam, had a great afternoon as well.

Namibia showed their intend early on and got the all important first goal through the boot of Abrille Beukes in the first half, to ensure Namibia take a 1-0 lead into the break.

With the skies opening up with rain, the second half was somehow wet and slippery but the players continued to excel under the conditions, much to the appreciated of those who came to see the match.

The South Africans however got their equaliser with about 15 minutes to play through a great taken free kick by Caren van Ryneveldt.

With time running out, SA substitute Shenell Jacobs found the back of the net but her effort was disallowed for offside.

The two teams now have to rergroup for the second leg match to be played in South Afrcia in two weeks time on February 3.