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Stellenbosch to dig for resolve to rise against TS Galaxy
The Star
|October 31, 2025
IN THE wake of a stinging 4-0 defeat to Marumo Gallants, Stellenbosch FC’s head coach, Steve Barker, has emphasised the urgent need for his squad to move on from their heaviest defeat of the season.
Wednesday evening’s Carling Knockout quarterfinal in Bloemfontein, marred by torrential rain, proved a challenging affair for the Winelands side. Still, Barker remains adamant that re-energising quickly is essential as they gear up for a crucial away fixture against TS Galaxy, in Mbombela, on Sunday.
“The important part is to get over this game as quickly as possible, learn from it and take the positives out of the previous two matches,’ said Barker, adding: “There were some positives, while in some areas we weren't good enough.
“We are going to get challenges. We're going to get roadblocks like we did against Gallants. We are going to lose football games; we don’t have a divine right to win every match we play.”
Barker congratulated Gallants and wished them well in the semifinals. He said Gallants took their opportunities well.
This story is from the October 31, 2025 edition of The Star.
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