Matangari Settlers registered a 3-2 victory over Damani Powerlines in their Believe It Soccer Tournament match that was played at the Khubvi Benjies grounds on Saturday.

Powerlines were leading 2-0, but they failed to maintain their original fighting spirit up to the bitter end. It was evident from the start that Powerlines would soon get a goal as there was cohesion from their defenders with the striking force.

Their opening goal was an honor to Nemutamvuni. He dribbled past a defender of Settlers after receiving a neat pass from Rolivhuwa Daswa and beat the stranded keeper with a half volley. The score was still 1-0 when the diminutive referee, Christopher Mugeri, blew the half-time whistle.

Things turned against Matangari Settlers when their overlapping midfielder, Swethani Rabumbulu, was given his marching orders for handling the ball intentionally. Powerlines capitalized on the setback and scored their second goal via Avhashoni Nthangeni, whose volley was too hot for the Settlers keeper to handle. As if victory was already certain, Powerlines relaxed on the ball and started to display their individual skills, instead of playing as a team. They were severly punished for that.

Settlers reduced one through Mishumo Pandelani, following a defensive error by Thabelo Tshiambo of Powerlines. Instead of using that as a wakeup call, the players of Powerlines continued to play short passes within their danger area. That gave Settlers a good chance to score the equalizer. Rabelani Mavhungu found the net after a square pass from Takalani Lirumo.

The keeper of Powerlines, Khothisa Rabelani, obstructed Rendani Ntsieni of Settlers within the box and it was a clear penalty. Mishuno Pandelani scored from the penalty spot to bring the final score to 3-2.