Madombidzha Western Stars strengthened their position in the Safa Vhembe SAB League Stream E when they beat Tshiozwi Dynamos 3-2 in a tough match played at Madombidzha on Sunday (02/10).

Although two of their key players went into the referee´s book in the opening minutes, Dynamos continued to fight as an organised team. The two players who were cautioned with cards for rough tackling were Marks Mavhandu and Mpho Netshiendeulu of Dynamos.

The visiting side came close to scoring in the 8th minute, but Mpho Mavhandu shot over the crossbar with only the keeper left. The visitors scored from a corner from Marks Mavhandu´s header from a kick taken by Mashudu Nengovhela in the 20th minute. Their celebration was cut short, as Lufuno Ndou scored from a free kick.

The home team would have had only themselves to blame had they lost the match. They abused countless scoring opportunities in the first half. Dynamos increased the margin when Alugumi Mamugudubi scored a beautiful goal that left keeper Tshimanagdzo Masala stranded. The scoreboard was reading 2-1 in favour of Dynamos at half time.

The visitors left Vhutshilo Mafunisa in the dressing room and brought on Phakhamani Ramatsitsi. The Stars came back strongly in the last half. They continue to mount pressure on the defence of the opponents. Percy Munonoka passed the ball to the advancing Lufuno Ndou of Stars, whose balloon landed in the roof of the net to make the score 2-2.

Dynamos replaced Muhangwi Mukosi and Alugumi Mamugudubi with Tendani Ramabulana and Patson Mahanelo late in the match.

Robby Munonoka of Stars scored his team´s winning goal in the 76th minute. In the 84th minute, Marks Mavhandu of the visiting team brought down Robby Munonoka and the referee pointed to the white spot. Percy Munoka´s penalty was saved by keeper Marvel Mauda.