Ramukhuba Young Brothers made Univen FC pay for the 0-2 defeat they had suffered at the hands of Mahematshena Flying Birds the previous day, when they beat them 3-2 in their SAB League match at the Univen Stadium on Sunday afternoon.

Although they were playing in front of their home crowd, Univen looked confused in the first 30 minutes of the game. That gave the visitors a good chance to invade their territory.

Pfunzo Dzwuguda of Young Brothers was brought down within the box in the ninth minute. That was a clear penalty for the visitors from Ramukhuba village. Fhumulani Ndou unleashed a powerful volley from the penalty spot. The ball hit the crossbar and bounced across the goal line.

Tshamano Mudzunga of Young Brothers was booked for a late tackle on Madilonga Mukwevho in the 19th minute of the game.

Pressure continued to mount on the defence of Univen, and ultimately it was difficult for them to absorb it. It was not surprising to see a defender of Univen, Koena Mohlahlana, handle the ball within the box. The referee did not hesitate to award Young Brothers another penalty. This time around, Ndamulelo Makhado tried his luck and the keeper of Univen watched helplessly as the ball hit the back of the net.

The home side was awarded a free kick inside the box. Desmond Simelane scored from the set piece to make it 2-1.

Ramukhuba were also awarded a free kick in the 35-meter area towards the end of the first half. Thivhulawi Rammese beat the keeper with a ground cutter to bring the half-time score to 3-1.

Univen pulled one back through Eric Makamu, who came on as a substitute late in the game.

The results meant that Univen dropped five points last weekend as they played to a goalless draw with Mutandani FC at the Mutandani grounds the previous day.