Benny's Care Soccer Academy held Maelula New Mates to1-all draw in their Safa SAB match played at the Tshiozwi grounds on Sunday.

Mates was the superior side from the onset as far as possession of the ball was concerned. This resulted in their putting more pressure on the defence of Benny's for the better part of the match. They missed a golden opportunity in the 10th minute, when the veteran player of Mates, Mushe Matibe, shot wide from the penalty area. Realising that their midfield was weary, the technical department of the Maelula lads introduced Rotshidzwa Luvhengo for Ndivhuwo Nesthiozwi.

The second half was characterised by dangerous play from the Mates players. In an attempt to calm the situation, the referee flashed some yellow cards in quick succession. Lucious Matibe and Mulalo Munzhedzi were booked for the application of dirty tricks and dangerous play.

Rotshidzwa Luvhengo of Mates dribbled past three defenders in a row before beating the keeper, Trence Mphothi. After the goal, Bennys started to chance the action as Mates enjoyed ball possession.

As if they were hypnotized, the players of the local team were more spectators than players throughout the match. Billy Moyo of Benny's could not make the grade, as the opponents used him as their "freeway".

Benny's later equalised through Theo Phophi, who scored after he received a beautiful pass from Lesedi Kapinga.

The Mates' central back, Alucious Matibe, and Mulalo Mudzhedzi were reprimanded with cards for rough tackling and wasting time respectively. Benny's introduced Thendo Sidzele and Andani Nelalili for Loldy Davhana and Clement Mapahaba, but this did not have any influence on the outcome of the match.

The draw was a fair result for the evenly contested match.