2006 Vodacom Challenge

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The Vodacom Challenge 2006 was played between 15 July and 22 July 2006. The teams involved were:

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First round

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Solskjær Soccerball shade.svg 4'Soccerball shade.svg 43'
Richardson Soccerball shade.svg 57'
Seema Soccerball shade.svg 60' (o.g.)

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Dong Soccerball shade.svg 83'

Third place match

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Bartlett Soccerball shade.svg 5'
Gert Schalkwyk Soccerball shade.svg 88'

Final

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Penalties
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Vodacom Challenge 2006 Winners
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Kaizer Chiefs

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