In their Vodacom Promotional League match at the Makwarela Stadium on Saturday, Phungo All Stars lost 1-2 to Giyani Hotspurs.

It was clear from the onset that Hotspurs needed nothing less than a convincing victory. Their midfielders, Ntoanano Maluleke, Vincent Mabunda and Javel Ndlovu, created dangerous moves on a continuous basis.  The visitors from Giyani were awarded a free kick at the edge of the box in the 24th minute. Vincent Mabunda gave the ball the final touch after a scramble within the box. Phungo All Stars lost shape in the middle of the park shortly after the goal.

Hotspurs capitalised on the setback and continued to enjoy  ball possession. They were duly rewarded for their endless efforts when their overlapping midfielder, Senior Maluleke, blasted in a rocket, after the Stars’ keeper, Reuben Mbedzi, missed the ball.

Vincent Mabunda of Hotspurs was reprimanded with a card for advancing to the opponents’ half before the referee blew the whistle to restart the game after the goal. Phungo’s solitary goal came in the 39th minute. Ivan Mahangwahaya beat the keeper with a volley.

All Stars replaced Mandisi Ngubane, Phumudzo Ramanyo and Humbulani Matsa with Nkhumeleni Tondani, Hulisani Mathugana and Ntshani Ndzalama respectively earlier in the last half.

Hulisani Mathugana was cautioned with a card for a dangerous tackle on Vincent Mabunda. Hotspurs replaced Senior Maluleke with Nyiko Mathebula later in the game.