Makhitha Oscar Stars were too strong for Zoutpansberg Powerline and beat them 2-1 in their MMK Administrators League match at Madabani on Saturday.

Powerline could have scored four goals during the first half, but their strikers were unlucky. They had their first chance three minutes into the game. Lawrence Mande, who was later replaced with Khaukanani Makhavhu, could not believe his eyes when his half-volley hit the woodwork and bounced back into the field of play.

As if that was not enough to stir up the team’s fans, Rudzani Nembulu missed a fortune seven minutes later. He received a pre-cooked pass from Hector Nthulane and unleashed a volley from inside the box. The ball hit the crossbar and landed outside the field of play for a goal kick.

No goal was seen during the first half, despite numerous attempts. Stars were the first to effect a change to their original lineup. They introduced Hector Ledwaba and sacrificed Shumani Ravhandalala in the 57th minute.

A scramble within the box gave rise to the first goal for Stars. In the 64th minute, Marubini Maupa hooked in a loose ball to give his side a well-deserved lead. Stars continued to dominate after the goal. Powerline scored in the 70th minute. Jayson Maisha tried his luck from the 25-meter area with a volley. Stars’ keeper, Pasca Mukona, watched helplessly as the ball crossed the goal line.

Stars clinched the match when their midfielder-cum-striker, Hector Ledwaba, tried his luck from inside the box with a ground cutter and hit the back of the net.