Tshakhuma KK Revolution started the new season by depositing the maximum points into their league account, following their 1-0 victory over Gwamasenga United Brothers in their MMK Funeral Services Soccer League match at the Tshakhuma Tshiemuemu School grounds on Sunday.

It was difficult for the players to control the ball, due to the slippery pitch.

Both sides were fighting it in the absence of most of their key players, whose registration cards were still to be printed by the league. The home side threatened to score in the ninth minute. Their tall striker, Kulani Madlalati, wasted a great chance to grab the lead when he tried to control the ball instead of picking a spot. This was after he had received a terrific cross from Londani Davhula. Madlalalti was unlucky not to break the ice four minutes later. His shot from the inside the penalty box was easily saved by the Brothers’ keeper, Oupa Rambuwani, who palmed the ball away for a corner kick.

United Brothers came close to scoring in the 29th minute. Their left flank, Alugumi Mulaudzi, held onto the ball for far too long within the box until he lost possession. Revolution took the game to the visitors soon afterwards, thus forcing the opponents to play with their backs against the wall. Fhumulani Mudau of United Brothers was reprimanded with a card for obstructing Lindelani Gumani three minutes towards half time.

The complexion of the game changed after Revolution introduced two new faces early in the second half. At that stage, Revolution were firing on all cylinders, with United Brothers at the receiving end. The goal which separated the boys from the men came in the 64th minute.  Dakalo Mashanzhe forced his way through the defence of Brothers and beat the keeper with a ground cutter.

Alugumi Mulaudzi of United Brothers was also booked for a late tackle on Tshifhiwa Ndou in the 75th minute. United Brothers took control of the game in the last 15 minutes of the game. Their right flank, Moses Makungo, caused an upset when his close-range shot missed the goal mouth by inches.