Carnell keeps his merciless MLS run as Foster rediscovers his form
Bradley Carnell kept his merciless MLS run, while Lyle Foster rediscovered his form in a weekend that was indifferent for SA stars abroad.
Lyle Foster scored his third goal of the season in all competitions during Burnley FC’s 4-0 victory over Luton Town in an England Championship match. This match was played at the Turf Moor on Saturday.
The other goals were scored by Josh Brownhill and Ashley Barnes. Mark McGuinness netted an own goal. Plausibly, it is music to the ears of Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos that Lyle Foster rediscovered his form ahead of the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.
CARNELL CONTINUES WITH HIS MERCILESS RUN IN THE MLS
In the USA, Bradley Carnell’s reign at the helm of Major League Soccer Philadelphia Union continues to flow smoothly after recording their third straight win this season.
On Sunday morning, they beat New England 2-0, with Tai Baribo and Jovan Lukic on target. In addition, the match was played at Gillette Stadium, New England’s home ground.
Former Stellenbosch FC defender Olwethu Makhanya kept his place in the team, where he partnered with Jakob Glesnes.
Furthermore, Philadelphia Union are the only team with a flawless record as they sit at the summit of the MLS Eastern Conference with nine points after three matches.
In the MLS Western Conference, speedy winger Bongokuhle Hlongwane was on parade for 90 minutes as Minnesota United kept their winning form.
Hlongwane is yet to get his scoring mojo this season. Nevertheless, he has put in good shifts in the three matches played so far. They won twice and lost once.
Additionally, Kelvin Yeboah scored for the second consecutive game to help Minnesota United beat San Jose 1-0 at the PayPal Park on Sunday.
SIYABONGA NGEZANA SEES RED
Meanwhile, former Kaizer Chiefs defender Siyabonga Ngezana was red-carded as FSCB edged CS Universitatea Craiova 1-0 on Sunday night.
Ngezana got his marching orders in the 90th minute after being booked twice by the referee. FSCB remain atop of the Romanian elite league wuth 56 points, two points ahead of CFR Cluj.
Moreso, Rushine De Reuck played 90 minutes as his Israel side, Petach-Tikva, lost 2-0 at the hands of Kiryat Shmona. This was an away match played at the Netanya Arena on Sunday night. In addition, De Reuck, who is on loan from Mamelodi Sundowns, has played three games for the Israel outfit.
In Egypt, Fagrie Lakay’s Ceramica Cleopatra FC were not in action. They last played on Wednesday in a match they lost 2-1 to Pyramids FC. The South African forward has played 12 matches, with three goals and three assists under his belt.
Furthermore, the Rulani Mokwena and Wydad AC were in action on Monday morning against FUS Rabat at home, Stade Larbi Zaouli.
RULANI MOKWENA’S WYDAD AC HELD BY FUS RABAT
Thembinkosi Lorch was in the starting team as Cassius Mailula was an the bench as they settle for a 2-2 draw. They went to the break trailing 1-0 but they clawed back through goals by Oussama Zemraoui and Hamza Sakhi.
They are on third position with 42 points on their tally. Second placed AS FAR also have 42 points albeit with a superior goal difference. RS Berkane are on pole position with 59 points.
Elias Mokwana was a second half substitute as Esperance Tunis were held to a 1-1 draw by US Ben Guerdane. The match was played on Saturday evening at home, Hammadi Agrebi Stadium.
Mohamed Youcef Belaïli scored an 89th-minute equaliser for the Tunisian giants, helping them avoid defeat. Iyed Belwafi had thrust US Ben Guerdane ahead after 14 minutes.
In addition, former Cape Town City FC forward Khanyisa Mayo and his CR Belouizdad were not in action this weekend. They face US Chaouia on Wednesday in the Algerian Cup Round of 16 tie slated for the Stade Nelson Mandela.
In Qatar, Bafana talisman Percy Tau played 66 minutes as Qatar SC settled for a 1-1 draw with Al-Wakrah. The match was played on Saturday.
Gift Links played 89 minutes as his Denmark side Aarhus Gymnastikforening, were held to a 1-1 draw by Viborg at home, Ceres Park Vejlby, on Sunday afternoon.
In addition, former Orlando Pirates midfielder Marshall Munetsi opened his goal account in a match against Everton on Saturday night.
Munetsi scored the equaliser as Wolverhampton Wanderers settled for a 1-1 draw with Everton. This was his sixth match since joining the EPL side from Stade Reims in February.
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