Makhitha Oscar Stars proceed to the next stage of the Vhembe District Mayoral Cup after beating Zoutpansberg Powerline 7-6 at Tshiozwi on Saturday.

The winners were determined by a penalty shoot-out after the match ended in a 2-all draw.

Early in the match, Powerline’s killer-striker, Rudzani Nebulu, beat Skaka Makgopo and ran a few steps before shooting straight into the stranded Stars keeper, Itani Selota. As part of their strategy to disorganise their opponents, Stars displayed their dribbling skills in the middle of the park.

Stars' diminutive striker, Ormish Mudzunga, performed outstandingly throughout the match. Lenox Ramaru was a difficult man to contain for the Powerline defence. His first touch on the ball ended with an attempt which saw the Powerline keeper stretching to the maximum to fist the ball away. Ramaru scored after he received a square pass from Ntungufhadzeni Masinga.

In the second half, Stars introduced Godwin Mahuwa for Ntungufhadzeni Masinga. Jayson “Mlungu” Maisha equalised in the 67th minute. He unleashed a volley that left Itani Selota a flabbergasted man.

A few minutes later, Powerline went ahead when Aubrey Munyai scored the second goal of his team. Ormish Mudzunga of Stars, however, equalised in the dying minutes.