Panorama concluded 2023 with a challenging defeat at the hands of Joburg Atletico. Despite the setback, the night was also a moment to honor Panorama's remarkable achievements throughout the year, including two league triumphs, a cup final appearance, and numerous individual and team records shattered.

The match against Atletico showcased Panorama's tactical acumen and attentiveness, pitting them against one of the strongest sides in the league. The first half was a testament to their defensive strength, with Inward and the duo of Boutoulas and Solomon forming an impregnable core. Their efforts effectively thwarted Joburg's attempts to penetrate through the middle, keeping the scoreline at a stalemate of 0-0 by halftime.

In the second half, Panorama maintained their strategy, poised to capitalize on any errors by Atletico. However, the game's dynamics shifted when Ho Lam inadvertently scored an own goal, giving Atletico a boost of confidence. Until then, Atletico had been visibly frustrated, frequently resorting to fouls to disrupt Panorama's buildup play.

The match's critical phase came in a brief 10-minute window when Panorama's resilience seemed to wane, allowing Atletico to net another goal. Despite dominating the final 10 minutes, Panorama couldn't find the back of the net.

This defeat, although tough, does not overshadow Panorama's impressive run throughout the 2023 season. Their accomplishments this year have set a high bar for future performances.

Some stats from the game:

• Once again Panorama failed to win against Atletico, with their only victory back in May 2021. Since then they had 4 consecutive defeats
• Benites played his 90th game for the team, Mdunge his 40th, and Janes his 30th
• After failing to score, Mdunge closes the season with 22 goals, only 1 short from Olgiati's record of 23 (in 2018 and 2016)
• The 67% precentage win in 2023 is the third highest for the club, after 2018 (76) and 2019 (75)
• Panorama finished 2023 with 127 goals scored, a new record, eclipsing the 106 scored in 2019.
• The +79 goal difference is a new record for a calendar year for Panorama