In their Thulamela LFA league match at the Vondwe grounds on Sunday, Vondwe United Brothers shared the glory with Mutuwa Brazilians, following their goalless draw.

United Brothers were playing into the wind in the first half, but the Brazilians could not use the favourable circumstances to good effect.

The hosts, United Brothers, were the first to knock on the opponents’ door, despite all the odds. Their left flank, Mavhungu Nemakonde, caused an upset after receiving a beautiful pass from Pfarelo Makhuvha nine minutes into the game. He held onto the ball for too long within the Brazilians’ danger area, until he lost possession.

That did not kill the team’s morale as Brothers continued to fight like a united team. Hulisani Mufhadi of United Brothers shot wide from the edge of the box. That did not go down well with the team’s technical staff. They replaced Mufhadi with Rolivhuwa Nemanashi soon after the incident.

United Brothers lost cohesion in the middle of the park towards the end of the first half. At that stage, the Brazilians were gaining momentum.

The Brazilians approached the second half with more self-confidence. That forced United Brothers to effect two more changes to their starting lineup. They replaced Khathutshelo Nedzamba and Mavhungu Nemakonde with Thinamaano Madzunye and Innocent Mahada respectively.

A defender of Brazilians, Ndivhuwo Tshikororo, was booked for a late tackle on Zwidofhela Maphiri in the 67th minute. The keeper of United Brothers, Ndaedzo Mbedzi, saved what everybody thought was a sure goal when he braved Livhuwani Mulaudzi’s half volley five minutes before the referee blew the final whistle.