Tshakhuma RO United proved all their critics wrong when they brutally crushed the pace setters, Maweja Takers FC, 3-0 in their MMK Administrators Soccer League match at the Tshakhuma Malaria grounds on Saturday.

United took the game to their opponents from the onset, thus giving the Takers’ defenders no time to breathe.

It took RO United only two minutes to knock on Takers’ door. Their slender left flank, Takalani Ratshilima, miskicked the ball within the box. The game was six minutes old when the hosts took the lead. Ndivhuwo “Rooney” Makhado dished a pre-cooked pass to Lufuno “CJ” Mugodi, who moved three steps forward before unleashing a half volley.  The keeper of Maweja Takers, Mpho Nezhelele, watched helplessly as the ball hit the back of the net.

Rendani Mukomafhedzi, the United holding midfielder, was reprimanded with a card for a dangerous tackle in the 24th minute. The keeper of United, Khuthadzo Mukomafhedzi, made his presence felt seven minutes before half time. He braved Khuliso Netshaulu’s shot and palmed the ball away for a corner kick.

United enjoyed their 1-0 lead until the proceedings for the first half came to an end. Maweja Takers introduced Vhutshilo Gabara, Aluwani Mbedzi and Sheriff Mudalahothe for Takalani Ramagalela, Ambani Makungo and Remember Maraga respectively earlier in the last half.

United increased the margin in the 64th minute. Takalani Ratshilima beat the offside trap from the left corner and unleashed a rocket from the edge of the box. The ball hit the crossbar and landed across the goal line. United did not stop fighting, although victory was almost certain. Their efforts paid off when Lufuno “CJ” Mugodi hooked in a loose ball to make it 3-0 in the 78th minute.