Makonde Young Tigers collected three points in their Mulindavhathu Soccer Challenge match, when they beat Tshiombo Try Again 2-1 at the Khubvi Benjie's grounds on Sunday afternoon.

As if they were going to give their opponents a free soccer lesson, Try Again were the first to find the net. The game was characterised by wasted scoring opportunities. Young Tigers were the first to regret a missed opportunity. Their slender midfielder, Mulalo Madevha, dribbled past everybody and shot wide from close range.

That was a wake-up call to the players of Try Again. They regrouped from behind, making it difficult for the opponents to win the ball. Their efforts paid off in the 18th minute. Zwanga Maphaha received a beautiful pass from Rofhiwa Mandiwana and unleashed a powerful shot from the penalty area for the first goal of the match.

Things turned against Try Again as the game progressed. Young Tigers did not panic, although no goal was forthcoming, despite their displaying entertaining football. They kept on initiating some dangerous moves from behind, although it was difficult for them to penetrate through the rock-solid defence of Try Again. They finally pulled one back in the 28th minute. Fhumulani Mmboi forced his way through the defence of Try Again and blasted in a rocket.

After establishing the opponents’ weak points, Young Tigers started to fire on all cylinders, thus giving Try Again no time to breathe. Avhakholwi Khomola scored the second goal three minutes before the referee blew the half-time whistle. The last half was lukewarm, as both teams looked weary and neither added to the score.