In their Thulamela Local Football Association League match that was played at the Khubvi grounds on Saturday, Khubvi African Stars held Sambandou Seven Hunters to a 2-2 draw.

The game was characterized by wasted scoring chances. African Stars had their first regret in the 14th minute, when their playmaker, Thingivhone Netshishivhe, unleashed aimlessly from the goal area. Mbavhalelo Khabana of Seven Hunters committed a similar blunder moments later. Instead of relaxing on the ball and trying other possible options, Khabana volleyed from the edge of the penalty box.

The visitors from Sambandou were the first to blow the trumpet. They were awarded an indirect free kick within the box. Thuso Musalafu sent in a rocket to give his side a 1-0 lead at half time.

African Stars leveled matters in the 54th minute. Mulweli Ragimana hooked in the ball, following a corner kick that was taken by Prince Munaka. Thingivhone Netshishivhe of African Stars handled the ball intentionally soon afterwards. The referee, Mr Mulalo Mushiana, reprimanded him with a card.

The second goal for Seven Hunters was dramatic. The keeper of African Stars, Phathu Sivhidzho, miskicked the ball in an attempt to clear. Azwimpheleli Mabonyane capitalised and scored an easy goal.

African Stars introduced Takalani Mudau and Phindu Netshishivhe for Mbofho Netshishivhe and Lufuno Nenweli respectively. The replacements proved to be a clever move on the part of the Stars’ technical staff as they found the equalizer on the stroke of full time. Phindu Netshishivhe, who came on as a substitute, beat the offside trap and scored.