The SA Hockey IPT Day 3 delivered the drama we all anticipated – with semi-final spots on the line, the intensity dialled up across the board at the Hartleyvale Stadium in Cape Town, on Wednesday, 30 July 2025.
The defending champions clawed back from the brink, the SA U21s continued to light up the tournament, and the hosts remained perfect in front of their home crowd. With the group stages wrapped up in both the A Sections and the B Section finalists confirmed, all eyes now turn to the knockouts.
Women’s A Section
Northern Blues 3–0 North West
Staring down elimination, the Northern Blues reminded everyone why they’re the reigning champions. A composed and clinical performance saw indoor international Laiken Brisset net a brace, and a late strike from Cailynn den Bakker sealed their semi-final spot. North West, despite two strong wins, were cruelly eliminated on goal difference.
SA U21 5–1 WP Peninsula
The Junior Proteas booked their place in the semis in emphatic fashion, outclassing WP Pens. Anja Tromp and Malikah Hamza gave SA U21 a two-goal lead before Lane Barnard pulled one back.
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But the second half was all one-way traffic—Paris-Gail Isaacs, Ane Janse van Vuuren, and Teshawn de la Rey closed out a resounding victory.
Southern Gauteng 7–0 Free State
After Tuesday’s heavy loss to WP, Southerns needed a response—and delivered it in style. Seven goals, including a brace from Bianca Wood and strikes from Hannah Pearce, Kristen Paton, Sylvia van Jaarsveldt, Jacolene McLaren, and Unathi Magudulela, saw them power into the semis.
Western Province 3–0 KZN Raiders
WP closed out the pool phase with another dominant display. Goals from Ashleigh Thomas, Onthatile Zulu, and Stephanie Botha inside the first 25 minutes were enough to maintain their perfect record—three games, three wins, three clean sheets. The favourites remain firmly on course.
Women’s B Section
Eastern Province 2–0 WP Disa
EP had already secured their place in Friday’s final but made sure of their perfect record with a gritty win over WP Disa. Olympian Toni Marks came alive in the final quarter, scoring twice to maintain EP’s unbeaten and unbreached run.
WP Disa 7–0 Mpumalanga
With a final berth on the line, Disa delivered in spectacular fashion. Needing only a draw, they cruised to a 7-0 victory to eliminate Mpumalanga and set up a rematch with EP in Friday’s final.
The Women’s B Section now takes a rest day on Thursday before the final on Friday.
Day 3 Results at the SA Hockey IPT at Hartleyvale in Cape Town, on Tuesday, 29 July 2025
Women’s A Section
Northern Blues 3–0 North West
SA U21 5–1 WP Peninsula
Southern Gauteng 7–0 Free State
Western Province 3–0 KZN Raiders
Women’s B Section
Eastern Province 2–0 WP Disa
WP Disa 7–0 Mpumalanga
Day 2 Results at the SA Hockey IPT
Women’s A Section
Northern Blues 0–4 SA U21
Free State 3–1 KZN Raiders
WP Peninsula 0–1 North West
Western Province 6–0 Southern Gauteng
Women’s B Section
Mpumalanga 0–7 WP Disa
Eastern Province 5–0 Mpumalanga
Day 1 Results at the SA Hockey IPT
Women’s A Section
SA U21 1–3 North West
Northern Blues 4–0 WP Peninsula
Southern Gauteng 6–1 KZN Raiders
Western Province 9–0 Free State
Women’s B Section
Eastern Province 7–0 Mpumalanga
Eastern Province 2–1 WP Disa
Hartleyvale A Fixtures on Thursday, 31 July 2025 (SuperSport Channel 199)
10:15: 5-8 Playoff – North West v KZN Raiders
12:00: 5-8 Playoff – Free State v WP Peninsula
15:30: Semi-Final – SA Under 21 v Southern Gauteng
19:00: Semi-Final – Western Province v Northern Blues
Original Copy: Hockey South Africa, with editing by gsport
Main Photo Caption: Defending Champs Northern Blues will take on Western Province while the SA U21 are up against Southern Gauteng following results on Day 3 of the SA Hockey IPT at Hartleyvale in Cape Town, on Wednesday, 30 July, 2024. Photo: Zac Zinn / Belgotex Sport
