Soccer lesson for Mukula Avalon

Not only did Mukula Young Santos deposit the maximum league points into their league account at the expense of Mukula Avalon, they also collected four goals and conceded none at the Mukula Tshidza-tsha-Maria grounds on Saturday.

Avalon managed to contain the hosts for the better part of the first half, but their original fighting spirit faded with time.

Mulisa Sikhege of Avalon was the first player to go into the referee’s book. He tackled Vhahangwele Tshifhango from behind and the referee was lenient enough to let him go with yellow. Young Santos stamped their authority when the game was 24 minutes old. Sharlen Munyamela gave the ball a final touch, following a scramble within the box.

Avalon’s veteran midfielder, Tshifhiwa “One-One” Nedzamba, did not live up to the fans’ expectations as he was tightly marked. Realizing that Nedzamba was just making up the numbers of their midfielders, the team’s technical staff replaced him with Shadrack Vhengani early in the last half.

Santos increased the margin in the 58th minute. The left-footed Nndateni Netshitadi forced his way through the defence of Avalon before unleashing a volley. The keeper of Avalon watched helplessly as the ball hit the back of the net. A defender of Avalon handled the ball within the box and the referee was quick to award the home side a penalty. Thompho Munyai, who came on as a substitute, converted from the spot.

Eric Makhuvha of Avalon was booked for a late tackle on Joshua Netshilindi in the 68th minute. Freedom Makhuvha scored the fourth for Young Santos four minutes later. Sharlen Munyamela of Santos handled the ball within his own penalty area and that was a clear penalty. Lucky Netshifhefhe  caused an upset by shooting straight to the keeper. Avalon lost hope after the incident.

Sport - Date: 18 October 2013

Frank Mavhungu

Frank is a Human Resources Manager at the Department of Public Works in Limpopo. He is the longest serving correspondent of the Mirror, having joined us at the end of 1990.  He mainly writes sports reports and resides at Tsianda Village. In 2004, Frank won the National Castle League Award, an award for the best reporter in the SAB league in South Africa.

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