Western Stars shock Makhitha Stars

Madombidzha Western Stars strengthened their position on the league log when they beat the much-feared Makhitha Oscar Stars 1-0 in an MMK Administrators match at Madombidzha on Sunday.

Although two of their key players, Matari Netshidzivhe and Percy “Quantum” Munonoka, were not part of the team, Stars were by far the better side when it came to ball possession.

Rhulani Maringa of Oscar was the first player to go into the referee’s book. He tackled Thabo Matuba from behind and the referee was quick to produce yellow. Realizing that there was no stability in their midfield, the coach of Oscar decided to effect an early change to the starting line-up. He replaced Godwin Mahuwa.

No goal was scored in the first half of the match.

Oscar's striker, Sydney Luvhengo, realized that it was not his day when he missed a sitter in the 60th minute. He received a good pass from Itani Selota in the 25-meter area and forced his way through the defence of Stars before unleashing a half-volley. The ball hit the side netting for a goal kick.

The goal that separated the boys from the men came in the 78th minute. Paris Moshokoa scored, following a square pass by Thabo Matuba. Oscar played defensive football for the remaining part of the game.

Sport - Date: 30 January 2015

Kaizer Nengovhela

Kaizer Nengovhela started writing stories for Limpopo Mirror in 2000. Prior to that he had a five year stint at Phala-Phala FM as sports presenter. In 2005 Kaizer received an award from the province's premier as Best Sports Presenter. The same year he was also nominated as Best Sports Reporter by the Makhado Municipality. Kaizer was awarded the Mathatha Tsedu award in 2014.

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