Gogobole Home Defenders will not participate in the next stage of the prestigious Mageu knockout.

This follows their 2-0 defeat at the hands of Benny's Care at the Gogobole grounds on Sunday. The match was characterized by fruitless attempts. Defenders squandered three obvious chances within the first 17 minutes. In the first instance, Thabelo Tharini caused an upset when he dribbled past everyone and shot wide from the goal line. It was not long before Mulalo Lithole hesitated for too long to unleash within the danger area of Benny's until he lost possession.

As if that was not good enough to stir up the team’s enthusiastic supporters, Rotondwa Matumba committed a similar blunder moments thereafter. Benny's were awarded a place kick in the 30th minute. Elias Ranyoa  tried his luck from the set piece and the ball landed behind the net without any further touch. The score was still 1-0 when the referee blew the half-time whistle.

Benny's came back strongly in the last half. Rotondwa Matumba scored the second goal of his team, following a square pass from Mbulaheni Mukwevho. Abel Rambuda of Defenders was the only player who was booked for a dangerous tackle. He tackled Pfarelo Musiwa off the ball and the referee was lenient enough to let him go with yellow. Defenders made two changes to their starting lineup, but that did not stop Benny's from controling the match.