International Soccer

In the 2012 version of the FA Cup Final played on Saturday (5 May), which never reached any great heights, Chelsea comfortably beat Liverpool 2 - 1 to claim their 4th FA cup in the last 6 years. For Chelsea, goals were scored by Ramirez and Drogba with Carroll getting L' Pool solitary goal.

Although league results this past weekend offered Chelsea a glimmer of hope of securing an automatic Champions league spot, their best hope remains in the final against Bayern Munich later this month.

English Premier League

The league title will only be decided on the final day of fixtures. With only one game to go, the Blue side of Manchester is favorites with a much better goal difference. On Sunday, Manchester City overcome a stubborn Newcastle while United labour to 2- - victory over Swansea.

City last match is against relegation battlers QPR while United travel to face Sunderland. Basically all teams have something to play for in their last game, so it's everything to play for this coming Sunday, closing another momentous season in the 20 year Premier league history.

Local soccer

Metropolitan Football District (MFD) finally kicked-off there league programme following an extended pre-season. Not for first time, Phantom Orion juniors set the pace. There junior teams from under 9, 11, 13 to 15, recorded impressive victories.

Not far behind was the (top) Premier team who easily accounted for Citrus Spurs while the 1st side battle to an uninspiring draw against Sporting United. Two other clubs who can be satisfied on the opening day are Bluegum United and perennial slow starters Sea Point Swifts. For the rest of the clubs, Goulburn Athletic, Everton, and Golden Gate, a lot of hard work lies ahead and it could become a long season if they don't improve on this past weekend's showing.

Most disappointing was Citrus Spurs, who under the tutelage of Shukkier Kannemeyer, promise much following impressive pre-season form, but falter badly when it matter most. Chairperson Wayne Weitz and his executive team deserves a huge accolade with the way things run on the day, which can only bode well for the rest of the season.

This weekend main fixture is the clash between Everton and Bluegum United. A number of Bluegum's players have switch allegiance in the off season, which mean they can expect a hostile reception from there previous teammates. Leading the way is veteran goalkeeper Sedick Valentine, following the premature retirement of Kenneth Meredith and long term injury to Reggie Jacobs.

For Bluegum, players to watch is goal poacher Mike Lesar and rock solid centre-back Ashraff Adriaanse, who will have his work cut out against leading scorer Kashief Buckton. Senior referee Shahied George have been appointed to handle this potential explosive fixture. It's certainly not a game for the faint-hearted as all roads in Bonteheuwel on Saturday will lead towards the Metropolitan fields. Watch this space!!

Horse racing

If the KRA Fillies Guineas and KRA Guineas are anything to by, the KZN Champions season is set for a blockbuster. Over the coming months, more champions will make an appearance are gearing towards the Big one, the Durban July. Early favorite for the July, Jackson, run a commendable second in the Guineas to enhance his chances. We in the Western Cape will hold thumbs for this son of Dynasty, himself a former winner of this prestigious race. Other Cape trainers, who have horses in Durban, have made an encouraging start to there KZN campaign.