Share

CT City record biggest ever win with demolition of FS Stars

Cape Town - Cape Town City romped to their biggest ever win in the Absa Premiership with a dominant 5-0 victory against Free State Stars at Cape Town Stadium on Wednesday night.

A brace each from Roland Putsche and Gift Links, as well as a strike from Siphelele Mthembu, secured all three points for Benni McCarthy’s side.

The Citizens now move to fourth place in the standings, after a shaky start to their 2018/2019 campaign.

Ea Lla Koto meanwhile, remain in 13th place, just four points above the relegation zone.

Putsche gave the home side the lead with a clinical header from a corner kick as the teams headed for the break with City holding a 1-0 advantage.

The midfielder doubled the lead early in the second half from the penalty spot after right-back Thamsanqa Mkhize was fouled in the 18-yard area.

Links made it 3-0 before striker Siphelele Mthembu got his name on the score-sheet to give City a comfortable 4-0 lead in the 71st minute.

Links then completed his brace to make it a 5-0 route and hand the home side their biggest ever winning margin.


We live in a world where facts and fiction get blurred
Who we choose to trust can have a profound impact on our lives. Join thousands of devoted South Africans who look to News24 to bring them news they can trust every day. As we celebrate 25 years, become a News24 subscriber as we strive to keep you informed, inspired and empowered.
Join News24 today
heading
description
username
Show Comments ()
Voting Booth
Should Siya Kolisi keep the captaincy as the Springboks build towards their World Cup title defence in 2027?
Please select an option Oops! Something went wrong, please try again later.
Results
Yes! Siya will only be 36 at the next World Cup. He can make it!
25% - 1273 votes
No! I think the smart thing to do is start again with a younger skipper ...
29% - 1473 votes
I'd keep Siya captain for now, but look to have someone else for 2027.
45% - 2251 votes
Vote
Editorial feedback and complaints

Contact the public editor with feedback for our journalists, complaints, queries or suggestions about articles on News24.

LEARN MORE