Clyde Pinelands FC 3 vs 2 D3-12-Tableview

Clyde Pinelands FC thrilled their home faithful with a gripping 3–2 victory over visitors Tableview in a high-octane league clash at the Clyde Pinelands Sportsfield on 12 July 2025. With kickoff at 14:00, fans were treated to a tactical battle and bursts of brilliance that kept the scoreboard ticking until the final whistle.

The hosts opted for a disciplined 4-5-1 formation, reinforcing the midfield engine room while securing defensive solidity.

- Defence: Jason Oliver guarded the goalposts behind a back four of Dylan Isaacs, Khetho, Romeo, and Kiyaan Clarke.

- Midfield: Andre Van Rooyen and Kyle Fisher flanked a creative central trio of Chad Petersen, Kevin Mars, and Leeroy Jacobs

- Attack: Chad Classen

Tableview drew first blood with a clinical opener in the 20th minute, momentarily silencing the home crowd. Yet Clyde Pinelands roared back through midfielder Kevin Mars, who calmly slotted home inside the box following a cheeky back heel from Classen. The equaliser restored belief heading into halftime.

The second half saw both teams emerge hungry, but it was Clyde who struck again. Classen found the net after a pinpoint assist from Clarke, lifting the crowd as the hosts edged ahead 2–1. Tableview, however, refused to fold and equalised swiftly, squaring it at 2–2 in a tense battle.

The decisive moment arrived in the 80th minute. A smart short pass from substitute Jude Classen found his namesake, Chad, who made no mistake in bagging his second of the match and giving Clyde the vital edge.

With the scoreline teetering, goalkeeper Jason Oliver produced a heroic save in the 90th minute, preserving the lead and dashing Tableview’s hopes of a late comeback.

Clyde Pinelands FC emerged victorious in a match that had everything—goals, grit, and moments of magic. Their 3–2 win cements their position as a team capable of fighting back and finishing strong.