Holy Ghost secure first Premier League point
Larona Makhaiza | Monday October 31, 2022 16:00
The new comers came from 2-0 down to secure a point with an exciting draw.
Going into the game, Galaxy were the favourites to walk away with maximum points while Holy Ghosts, as a new team in the elite league are still trying to find their feet.
As expected, Galaxy took control of the match from the first whistle while Holy Ghost defended deep in their own half. Galaxy mounted pressure and Serati Semadi took a brilliant shot at Holy Ghost's goalkeeper, Botlhe Moralo who parried it away for a corner.
Galaxy came close to registering their first goal from the corner kick when Thabang Sesinyi found himself unmarked but his header went wide. It was exactly at 15 minutes when Galaxy registered their first goal, courtesy of Gilbert Baruti resulting from a well orchestrated attack.
Baruti received the final pass and realised he had plenty of space in front of him, took the shot from outside the box to give his side the lead. It did not take long for Galaxy to score their second goal when Semadi found the back of the net from a corner with a header.
It seemed that Galaxy were running away with the game but that was not the case as Holy Ghosts came back into the game gradually. Kitso Kgopa pulled one back for Holy Ghost in the 39th minute.
The two teams went on to half time break with the scores standing at 2-1 in favour of Galaxy. Holy Ghost came back from the second half and continued where they left off and this time around Holy Ghost did not sit back but took the game to Galaxy. On the 70th minute they found the back of the net once again to go on level terms with a goal from Kgomotso Kgopegang.
In an interview with Sport Monitor, Holy Ghost coach Kentse Motlhale said their plan for the game was just to absorb pressure and feels they did exceptionally well. He also said a draw against Galaxy can be considered a win since they went into the match as underdogs. Jwaneng Galaxy head coach, Morena Ramorebodi said people should not see their draw against Holy Ghost as a loss. He said as a new team in the Premier League, it does not mean they are not capable. He said they will go back to the drawing board and prepare for the next encounter.
The teams:
Holy Ghost: Botlhe Moralo, Condry Masire, Atamelang Mangadi, Patrick Dikgang, Kenosi Semako, Mpho Petros, Ofentse Chitutu, Kgomotso Kgopegang, Basimanebotlhe Kamogelo, Kitso Kgopa, Bakang Mokgolokwe
Galaxy: Anthony Gouws, Moagi Sechele, Thabo Leinanyane, Lesego Keredilwe, Thabang Mooketsi, Gape Gagoangwe, Papama Marcell, Gilbert Baruti, Mpho Kgomo, Thabang Sesinyi, Serati Semadi
Holy Ghosts 2 (Kgopa 39th, Jwaneng Galaxy 2 (Baruti 15th, Semadi 20th)