Although Black Leopards were the first to score, they finally suffered a 1-4 defeat at the hands of Moroka Swallows in their Absa Premiership League match at the Dobsonville Stadium last Saturday evening.

Leopards could have scored four goals in the first half, but their strikers were unlucky. Their Nigerian international, Joshua Ojabe, missed a sitter two minutes into the game. He received a beautiful pass from Thabo Mongalo and shot wide from inside the box.

Leopards' goal came in the eighth minute. Thabo Mongalo headed home, following a corner kick.

Lidoda Duvha continued to control the proceedings after the goal. Their dribbling wizard, Khethowakhe Masuku, was denied a sure goal by the Swallows’ keeper, Greg Etafia, in the 18th minute. He unleashed from outside the box and Etafia palmed the ball away for a corner kick.

The home side gained momentum as the game progressed. They opened their account in the 35th minute. The former Kaizer Chiefs midfielder, David Mathebula, headed home after a neat cross by Siyabonga Nomvete to bring the half-time score to 1-1.

The keeper of Leopards, Thabang Maluleke, obstructed Asraf Hendrick after failing to control the ball within the box. The referee, Victor Hlungwani, awarded the “Dube Birds” a penalty. Siyabonga Nomvete converted from the white spot.

Swallows scored the third via Asraf Hendrick, who headed home after a free kick by David Mathebula. Leopards introduced Bennedict Vilakazi, Kingston Nkhatha, Thomas Madimba for Luyolo Mapolisa, Mongezi Bobe and Thabo Mongalo respectively.

Tiyani Mabunda and Harry Nyirenda, both of Leopards, were reprimanded with cards for dangerous tackles. David Mathebula scored the fourth with a bicycle kick in the 78th minute. Bennedict Vilakazi was tackled within the box and it was a clear penalty for Leopards. Kingston Nkhatha tried his luck, but Greg Etafia executed a brilliant save, much to the Leopards fans' disappointment.