Oscarine's goalkeeping wizardry dashes Mayo and City's Cape Derby dreams as Stellenbosch soar

Stellenbosch FC goalkeeper Masuluke Oscarine stood as an impenetrable wall, orchestrating a masterclass in goalkeeping artistry, leaving Cape Town City tasting a bitter 1-0 DStv Premiership defeat on Tuesday under the floodlights at Cape Town Stadium.

In the absence of his injured teammate Sage Stephens, the 30-year-old goalkeeper, usually second choice, stepped onto the pitch and delivered a stellar performance, thwarting every attempt as Devin Titus' solitary goal in the 33rd minute condemned Eric Tinkler's side to their ninth loss of the 2023/24 league season.

Under Steve Barker's leadership, his team has not only secured a league double over their Cape Town rivals but also boasts an eight-match undefeated streak against City, including seven wins and one draw, a run that began in March 2021.

The win propels Stellenbosch (31 points, 22 goals scored, +6 goal difference) from fourth to second place on the log, displacing City (31 points, 20 goals scored, +6 goal difference) to third, with goals scored favoring the Cape Winelands outfit as they share the same points and goal difference with Tinkler's side.

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Oscarine, previously a contender for the prestigious FIFA Puskas Award in 2017 for his stunning bicycle goal while playing for Baroka FC, emerged as Stellenbosch's hero on multiple occasions.

On a night where Barker's finely-tuned squad thwarted every advance City made, Oscarine's goalkeeping prowess proved crucial in preserving their