The Western Cape Metropole Domino Board delivered another action-packed round of fixtures in Rocklands on Sunday, with dominant wins, dramatic comebacks, and crucial results shaping the race at the top of the table.
The biggest victory of the day came from Hybrids DC, who crushed Graveyard DC 48-4 in one of the most one-sided matches of the season.Â
Young Stars DC secured a dramatic 28-26 win over Rebels DC after fighting back late in the match, while Young Classics DC recovered from an early deficit to defeat Spartans DC 32-18.
Supporters were also treated to a thrilling encounter between Young Stars DC and Rebels DC. Rebels led for most of the match and looked on course for victory, but Young Stars mounted a late comeback after the final break to snatch a dramatic 28-26 win.
Young Classics DC bounced back strongly from last week’s upset defeat to beat Spartans DC
32-18. Spartans held an early 6-2 lead, but Young Classics turned the match around with a dominant second-half performance.
League leaders Legacy DC continued their run at the top of the standings with a 42 – 20 triumph over United DC. The table-toppers once again showed why they remain the team to beat this season.
Hot on their heels are second-placed IZRA DC, who produced another statement performance by brushing aside Tulips DC 44 – 14 in emphatic fashion, setting the stage for a massive showdown at the top of the table.
The competition will pause for a one-week break due to Eid celebrations before returning on Sunday, 31 May, when Legacy DC face IZRA DC in a highly anticipated top-of-the-table showdown.
RESULTS – Sunday, May 17
Rebels DC 26 – 28 Young Stars DC
Legacy DC 42 – 20 United DC
Hybrids DC 48 – 4 Graveyard DC
Spartans DC 18 – 32 Young Classics DC
IZRA DC 44 – 14 Tulips DC
FIXTURES – Sunday, May 31
Rebels DC vs Graveyard DC
Young Stars DC vs Spartans DC
Hybrids DC vs United DC
Young Classics DC vs Tulips DC
Legacy DC vs IZRA DC
Tauriq Hassen
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