Currie Cup: Toyota Free State Cheetahs vs MTN Lions – Live Game Article

Published 1 October 2011 | By grootblousmile

Cheetahs (15) 25 / Lions (5) 25 (Final Score)

The Toyota Free State Cheetahs hosted the MTN Lions at Free State Stadium, Bloemfontein at 15:00 SA Time.

This was the live match discussion Article.

The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1, SHD & M-Net on TV in SA.

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A last-ditch fightback from the Lions resulted in 14 points by them, with 3 minutes left on the clock, to eventuate in a draw. Kiss-your-sisters, boys!

Scorers:

Cheetahs:

  • Penalties – Johan Goosen (4), Sias Ebersohn (1)
  • Drop Goals – Johan Goosen (1)
  • Tries – Piet van Zyl (1)
  • Conversions – (Sias Ebersohn (1)

Lions:

  • Penalties – Elton Jantjies (2)
  • Drop Goals – 0
  • Tries – Michael Bondesio (1), Jacobie Adriaanse (1), Michael Killian (1)
  • Conversions – Elton Jantjies (2)

Teams:

Cheetahs: 15 Hennie Daniller, 14 Ryno Benjamin, 13 Robert Ebersohn, 12 Philip Snyman, 11 Cameron Jacobs, 10 Johan Goosen, 9 Piet van Zyl, 8 Ashley Johnson, 7 Philip van der Walt, 6 Pieter Labuschagne, 5 Izak van der Westhuizen, 4 Francois Uys, 3 Coenie Oosthuizen, 2 Adriaan Strauss (captain), 1 Marcel van der Merwe.
Replacements: 16 Hercu Liebenberg, 17 Trevor Nyakane, 18 Wilhelm Steenkamp, 19 Boom Prinsloo, 20 Tewis de Bruyn, 21 Sias Ebersohn, 22 Andries Strauss.

Lions: 15 Jaco Taute, 14 Deon van Rensburg, 13 Doppies la Grange, 12 Alwyn Hollenbach, 11 Michael Killian, 10 Elton Jantjies, 9 Michael Bondesio, 8 Joshua Strauss (captain), 7 Derick Minnie, 6 Cobus Grobbelaar, 5 Franco van der Merwe, 4 Michael Rhodes, 3 Patric Cilliers, 2 Bandise Maku, 1 JC Janse van Rensburg.
Replacements: 16 Martin Bezuidenhout, 17 Jacobie Adriaanse, 18 David Bulbring, 19 Warren Whiteley, 20 Burton Francis, 21 James Kamana, 22 Dylan des Fountain.

Referee: Marius Jonker
TMO: Johan Meuwesen

159 Responses to Currie Cup: Toyota Free State Cheetahs vs MTN Lions – Live Game Article

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  • 151

    Puma on 1 October 2011 at 4:48 pm

    Jeepers never thought but Lions are right back in this. Could be anyones game here.

  • 152

    grootblousmile on 1 October 2011 at 4:49 pm

    Final Score: Free State Cheetahs 25 / 25 MTN Lions

  • 153

    Scrumdown on 1 October 2011 at 4:49 pm

    Hmm. I think that given the score with 7 to go the Lions will be the happier camp.

    Lions now guaranteed a semi final spot, so first part of the season completed.

    Great game from the FS, but equally great resolve from the Lions who for 60 minutes were definitely the second best team on the field overall.

  • 154

    grootblousmile on 1 October 2011 at 4:51 pm

    Staat bliksemmed the game away…. one of the big culprits, Mr Matewis de Bruyn

  • 155

    Scrumdown on 1 October 2011 at 4:54 pm

    Goosen MOTM with a 42 minute display!!!

    Thought Rhodes was equally as good if not better, but I do have a red tinted pair of glasses on.

  • 156

    Puma on 1 October 2011 at 4:54 pm

    Cheetahs must be kicking themselves for losing this one.

    Have to say well done to Lions for such a great come back. Against 14 men though but still they played some great rugby.

    So well done to both teams. Good game to watch.

  • 157

    Scrumdown on 1 October 2011 at 4:55 pm

    Now who do we want to win between the Sharks and the Mountain goats?

    Another draw would suit the Lions!

  • 158

    Puma on 1 October 2011 at 4:55 pm

    @ Scrumdown:155 – Goosen was superb today. 42min or not. He is one heck of a talented player.

  • 159

    Puma on 1 October 2011 at 4:56 pm

    @ Scrumdown:157 – Sharks all the way…hehe

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