Black Leopards held Baroka FC to a thrilling 2-all draw in their NFD Limpopo derby at the Peter Mokaba Stadium on Saturday.

The match was played under protest, after Black Leopards alleged that the keeper of Baroka was not properly registerLeopards’ striker, Brian Amidu, hooks the ball, with Thabiso Kutomelo ready to attack.ed with the team.

There was a spirit of commitment from both sides throughout the game.

Although Leopards had conceded an early goal, they did not lose their fighting spirit. Baroka’s opening goal was scored by Thabiso Kutumelo. He caught the visitors’ defence off-guard after receiving a good pass from fellow striker Asanda Mvalo.

Though Leopards had the lion’s share of ball possession in both halves, they lacked a clear-cut final pass in the first half. Baroka could have gone 3-0 up before half time, but their strikers let them down. Leopards were intimidated by the yellow card that was flashed to their tall defender, Djunga Mgaga. Gift Motupa scored a second goal for Baroka after the home side was awarded a penalty. Brian Kgafane was trapped within the box, thus forcing the referee to award a penalty for Baroka. The keeper of Leopards, Dino Visser, could not save the ball. The first goal for Leopards was scored by David Zulu, making the half-time score 2-1. 

Leopards’ bulldozer striker, David Zulu, completed his brace and equalised late in the match.