Phaphazela Real Hexagon showed no mercy when they beat their neighbours, Phaphazela Bayern Munich, 4-0 in their PIB MTG and Black Leopards KO match at the Makwarela Stadium on Sunday.

Hexagon were by far the better side when it came to ball possession. They invaded their opponents’ territory from the first whistle, making it difficult for the Bayern midfielders to complete their passes. Martin Ndobe was brought down within the box five minutes into the game and it was a clear penalty for Hexagon. Mandla Macebele made no mistake from the penalty spot.

Bayern Munich lost cohesion in the middle of the park soon after this opening goal. Real Hexagon then fortified their midfield by introducing Tiyiselani Manganyi for Thabo Mathye. Manganyi formed a deadly combination with Andrew Mahlauli and Oral Sithole in the central defence.

In the 28th minute, Real Hexagon increased the margin through Tiyiselani Manganyi. His ground cutter hit the woodwork and crossed the goal line. Bayern replaced Sydwell Hlamulo with Dennis Matimba nine minutes before the end of the first half. That did not stop Real Hexagon from scoring their third before the teams adjourned for half time, when Vicky Mukhulwana scored with a long-range volley.

Real Hexagon continued to dictate terms, with Bayern Munich playing defensive football. Bongani Mabasa scored the fourth goal, following a neat pass from Martin Chauke in the 67th minute. Bayern Munich played the last 10 minutes of the game with 10 men. Their centre forward, Lulamani Chauke, was dismissed, following a dangerous tackle on Tiyiselani Manganyi.