FNB UCT and FNB Wits share spoils to remain unbeaten
- Andile Majola
The Ikey Tigers survived a late onslaught by FNB Wits to share the spoils as both sides remain undefeated in the competition.
In Round 5 of the FNB Varsity Cup, FNB UCT returned to the Green Mile to host their northern rivals FNB Wits. With both sides coming into the match undefeated thus far in the competition, the match started off as a cagey affair.
Wits, playing against the wind, did incredibly well to hold on to possession as they forced the Ikey Tigers onto the defensive. Eventually the home side conceded a penalty in a kickable area and Kurt Webster made no mistake slotting the kick, putting Wits on the scoreboard.
The home side responded through a fantastic try by fullback Athi Gazi, as he beat two defenders on his way over the whitewash to score the Ikey Tigers first points of the match. James Tedder added the extras and UCT went into the break in the lead with the score at 7-3.
In the second half it was the home side who dominated both territory and possession in the early stages. James Tedder kicked over a penalty in the 53rd minute to extend the Ikey Tigers’ lead to 10-3.