Munangwe United Brothers booked a place in the semifinal stage of the MTG and PIB Soccer Challenge by beating Tswinga Peace Makers 4-2 at the Makhuvha Stadium on Saturday.

Brothers meant business from the onset and Peace Makers spent the better part of the first half running for cover. United Brothers were doing as they pleased in the opponents’ danger area. They opened their account in the eighth minute. Their lethal striker, Mahlari Chauke, caught the opponents’ keeper, Lavhelesani Ndou, napping and beat him with a long-range volley.

Peace Makers lost shape in the middle of the park shortly after the Brothers’ opening goal. They were severely punished for that. Mahlari Chauke completed his brace by hooking in a loose ball after a scramble within the box. Peace Makers gained momentum as the game progressed. They managed to pull one back before the proceedings for the first half came to an end. Limani Raulinga scored with a half-volley from what looked like an offside position.

United Brothers effected two changes to their starting line-up early in the last half. They introduced Khethani Netshishivhe and Witness Hobyane for Ntakadzeni Matshivha and Orifha Kutama. Avhatakali Maungedzo of United Brothers was brought down within the box. That was a clear penalty for Brothers. Jeffrey Mabasa converted from the white spot.

Peace Makers scored the third via Tshimangadzo Mushidzhi, following a great pass from Vhutshilo Mudau. United Brothers were reduced to 10 men when Prince Mbedzi was given his marching orders for tackling Tshimangadzo Mushidzhi from behind. United Brothers increased the margin four minutes before the final whistle when Jeffrey Mabasa scored with a ground cutter.