Cape United Under17s participated in a two-leg play off match yesterday against Avendale Athletico with the winner over the two legs qualifying for the Engen Under17 Knockout in October.

The first match proved to be a very disjointed affair. Poor decisions contributed to a fairly lacklustre performance. When opportunities were created, the scholars found the opposing keeper in magnificent form.

United Goalkeeper Lucky Mshumpela made some excellent saves of his own, and the first leg of the match ended in a 0-0 draw.

The second leg was very different, with the scholars displaying the kind of football expected from them. Within the first 15 minutes, the Under17s should have been leading by four clear goals had it not been for the Avendale keeper once again. A forceful strike by Ebrahim Seedat ensured an early lead only for Avendale to draw level shortly before half time.

The second half was much the same as the first with our boys passing the ball quickly with good quick movement. The second goal duly arrived with a good near post strike from Sherwin Bailey. Ebrahim Seedat sealed the match with a good goal late in the game for a deserved 3-1 two-leg win and qualification for the Engen K/O proper in October.