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Mpho Mathivha of Stars beats Mahlatsi Ramoshaba.

Stars’ juniors out of Mayoral Cup Tournament

 

Makhitha Oscar Stars' junior team were booted out of the Makhado Muncipality Mayoral Cup tournament when they lost 2-0 to Muraleni Lakuruna FC in their match played at the Maebane grounds on Saturday.

Stars squandered numerous scoring opportunities, making the result a false reflection of the game.

It took the referee, Mr Bethuel Raphebele, 10 minutes to flash the first yellow card. Emmanuel Maedza of Stars received the caution for obstructing William Baloyi just outside the box. Stars missed a fortune in the 17th minute. Their centre forward, Innocent Musehane, could not believe his eyes when his volley hit the woodwork and landed outside the field of play for a goal kick.

As if that was not enough to upset the team’s fans, Vhutshilo Tshishonga caused another upset seven minutes later. His close-range ground cutter missed the goal mouth by inches. Lakuruna gained momentum with time and started to control the match.

Mahlatse Ramoshaba opened the score line in the 38th minute. He blasted in a rocket from the 25-meter area. Stars came close to scoring again three minutes before the break. Tshifuralo Matambatshika unleashed from the left corner, but the ball crossed to the other end as there was no one inside the box to give it the final touch. Lakuruna were still one goal up when the teams adjourned for half time.

Lugisani Mudau of Stars was booked for an unlawful tackle. He tackled Tshifhiwa Budeli from behind in the 56th minute. Lakuruna replaced Stephens Mathavha and Phumudzo Ramantswana with Humbulani Mufamadi and Mavhungu Mphephu respectively. The introduction of the two was a clever move from the Lakuruna technical team.

Lakuruna snatched their second goal in the 85th minute. Mahlatse Ramoshaba connected a chip and beat the opponent's keeper, Godfrey Manenzhe.

 

Sport - Date: 26 March 2015

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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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