Rollercoaster run re-defines derby final

Lowlanders: Rollers were given a 3- 1 hiding by BR Highlanders
Lowlanders: Rollers were given a 3- 1 hiding by BR Highlanders

Township Rollers’ emergence from a poor run was ruthlessly smashed in a 3-1 reversal at home to featherweights, BR Highlanders on Wednesday night. Their fading pursuit of a second successive title spectacularly rolled further back, leaving the Mascom Top 8 derby final against Gaborone United with a new meaning, argues Staff Writer, MQONDISI DUBE

BR Highlanders served Township Rollers an unwanted reminder that the first half of the season is long past. That time, when Rollers harassed and harangued opponents, big and small, flew away with 2014.

Rollers’ title destiny is no longer written in the stars; in fact their fortunes appear twisted.

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