Dynamos gave away more league points, when they lost 0-1 to United FC in their National First Division League match at the Giyani Stadium on Sunday afternoon.

As if they were going to bury their opponents alive, Dynamos approached the game like a house on fire. The visitors from the Free State spent the first 20 minutes of the game running for cover. Although Dynamos were playing beautiful football in the first half, their captain, Tsepo Mabitsela, was out of touch. The team’s technical staff committed a blunder by taking too long to replace him.

The home side effected the first change to their starting lineup by introducing Skumbuzo Mdletshe for Meshack Mthimunye in the 34th minute. Xolani Zuma of United was reprimanded with a card, following a late tackle on Abraham Nkadimeng four minutes towards half time.

Unlike the first half, where they were dictating terms in all departments, the second half saw Dynamos playing defensive football. At that stage, United were firing on all cylinders, giving the defence of Dynamos no time to breathe. Pressure continued to mount on the defence of Dynamos and their keeper, Edward Lesu, was consequently forced to advance out of his penalty box, from where he handled the ball. He was lucky to escape with yellow.

The goal which separated the boys from the men came in the 67th minute. Siyabulela Shai beat the offside trap and showed the keeper the wrong way.

Dynamos lost hope when they were reduced to 10 men. Their midfielder, Edwin Xaba, was given his marching orders, following a second infringement in the 70th minute. Siyabulela Shai of United came close to scoring again four minutes before the final whistle. He shot wide from close range with the keeper already beaten.