United Artists continued to pave their way to the promotional play-offs by beating the Vhembe FET College FC 3-0 in their SAB League match at the Makwarela Stadium on Sunday.

Both sides approached the game aggressively, with their midfielders demonstrating their rough skills. The referee, Mr Christopher Mugeri, calmed the situation down by flashing two yellow cards within the first 10 minutes of the game. Mpho Madzhara of Vhembe and Ronewa Gidi of Artists were reprimanded with cards for dangerous tackles.

The absence of Rudolph Sithole in the starting lineup for Vhembe was evident from the onset, as there was no one to distribute much-needed killer passes to the front runners.

United Artists took the lead in the 19th minute. Maanda “Bartlett” Mulaudzi was on target, following a square pass by Robert Baloyi. The students regrouped from behind soon afterwards, but it was difficult for them to find their way through the defence of Artists.

Artists increased the tally in the 36th minute. Mulalo Nkhumeleni's shot hit the back of the net after the keeper of Vhembe, Rhulani Sambo, mishandled the ball. Vhembe realised that it was not their day when they missed a fortune in the 60th minute. Their fast forward, Stanley Matodzi, was brought down by Mulalo Nkhumeleni within the box. Nkhumeleni was warned with a card before the referee awarded a penalty to Vhembe. Stanley Tshidade tried his luck, but the ball hit the cross bar and bounced back into the playing field.

United Artists put the matter beyond doubt when Jeffrey Mungoni scored with a ground cutter nine minutes before the end of the game.