Uphill task for Dream Team
Tuesday, April 03, 2007
The win puts the Amaglug-glug in pole position to qualify and if their display over the weekend is anything to go by, the Young Zebras need outside intervention to cruise through. In the opening 20 minutes, the South Africans attacked from all quarters forcing the Young Zebras to concede a number of corners.
With Lebohang Mokoena, Mkhanyiseli Siwahla and Sibusiso Hadebe on song, the Botswana defence was found wanting on several occasions. Inspired by their fans, it was clear that Amaglug-glug would score anytime. Mokoena missed an opportunity when his header came off the upright with Botswana goalkeeper Itumeleng Selapa well beaten.
Selapa who is standing in for injured Noah Maposa seemed lost in the opening minutes but regained confidence with time. Selapa made a good save midway through the opening half from a free-kick.
A young man suspected of breaking into a car was seized by residents, severely assaulted, and died in the hospital within an hour. We unreservedly condemn this mob justice. It is not a solution to crime, but a criminal offence that turns citizens into murderers.Residents are understandably angry about theft. The person who raised the alarm at 4am acted lawfully, and the neighbours who rushed to help showed community spirit. But what followed was...