Match Report
On paper the standings were lopsided — Stellenbosch 3rd with 50 points, Royal AM 13th with 34, 16 apart. Stellenbosch's recent output lagged their position: 14th on form over five rounds while 3rd in the table. In league terms the two rates read 1.3/0.8 for Stellenbosch and 0.83/1.4 for Royal AM (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.02.
Stellenbosch had not lost in 15 games, having scored in 12 consecutive games. Stellenbosch had banked 11 of the last 15 points on offer; Royal AM, 4.
Half-time and full-time told different stories: Stellenbosch led 2-0 at the break, before 1 more goal closed it at 3-0.




