In their MMK Funeral Services match at the Makovha grounds on Sunday, Makovha All Stars shared the glory 2-2 with Ngwenani Young Chiefs.

It took Young Chiefs only four minutes to open their account. A breakdown in communication between the keeper of Stars, Powel Ndou, and his defenders gave rise to the goal. Ali Themeli intercepted a ball directed back to the keeper and beat the keeper with a half volley.

Stars did not lose their fighting spirit, despite conceding this early goal. Their midfielders continued to distribute some telling passes from the middle of the park in their search for the equaliser. They were eventually awarded a penalty in the 24th minute. A defender of Young Chiefs handled within the box and Referee Eric Munyai pointed at the white spot. Conwell Rikhotso caused an upset by shooting straight to the keeper, who executed a brilliant save.

Aaron Themeli of Young Chiefs was reprimanded with a card for wasting time in the 34th minute.

Early in the second half, the home side introduced two new faces. Petrus Munyai and Mufhati Simani replaced Bongani Mabasa and Conwell Rikhotso respectively. Stars then took the game to the visitors. They found the equaliser through their captain, Mashudu Muthabeni. He blasted in a rocket from the edge of the box.

Young Chiefs then introduced Lodwick Netshitungulu for Lucky Mugivhela, but All Stars took the lead in the 67th minute. Petrus Munyai headed home, following a corner kick by Stanely Khuzwayo. Alll Stars continued to dominate the proceedings as the game progressed. They were denied several sure goals by the Chiefs’ acrobatic keeper.

Young Chiefs found the equalizer in the 78th minute. Mashau Ramulondi caught the Stars’ keeper, Powel Ndou, napping and beat him with a long-range volley. The ball hit the crossbar and landed across the goal line.