Hero-turned-villain gives BMC victory

CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Correspondent | Tuesday December 11, 2007 00:00

The goal gave BMC much-needed victory. Zenzo received his marching orders three minutes before the final whistle after a second yellow card. The Zambian made his debut for BMC two weeks ago when he scored the consolation goal in the loss against Gaborone United. Though he looked out of sorts in the first game, he was a totally different man against TASC.

His combination with Kenanao Kgetholetsile looks promising and proved a menace to the TASC defence. Time and again the two unlocked the TASC defence but lack of a killer instinct saw chances go to waste. They played one-touch football and made clever runs off the ball, often stretching the opponents wide. With his large frame, Moyo is difficult to beat especially in the air. He was tricky over the weekend as he quickly passed the ball and moved into space instead of using his strength.

It came as no surprise when he connected a Kgetholetsile pass from the left in the 20th minute to give Ezinkomo supporters a reason to celebrate. Kgetholetsile received a pass from deep in the midfield and instead of crossing the ball, the former BDF XI hit man dribbled past his marker as more defenders desperately flocked the box hoping to clear the danger. Moyo cleverly positioned himself to beat the goalkeeper hands down. TASC had a narrow escape two minutes later when Moyo's well taken bicycle kick was luckily  blocked by the goalkeeper.  

BMC should have scored more goals but lack of composure and Modise Motswadi's slack pace let them down. Motswadi was supposed to be the linkman between the strikers and the midfield. But the veteran played too deep to capitalise when the two strikers opened the TASC defence.

The evergreen Tebogo Mothusi of TASC, despite being in the losing side, proved his mettle against Bobo Motlhalane in the midfield. Mothusi had an upper hand against the BMC midfielder but his team mates failed to utilise his killer passes.

Boface 'Kalusha' Pitso stabilised things in the middle when Mothusi went forward. The former Extension Gunners man played a crucial role in linking both the TASC defence and midfield. After the break, TASC pressed hard for an equaliser with Chalse Mosweu pushing Mosimanegape Ramohibidu on the right flank as Mokgathi Mokgathi and Terrence Mandaza surged forward. A sterling performance by young BMC sweeper Vincent Modise thwarted a dominant TASC and ensured victory. Modise often provided good cover for both Alex Matshameko and Tunisang Sekanonyane when the two defenders were beaten.

The win brought relief to BMC coach Cosmos Zulu who was expected to continue where Keitumetse Paul left off. Zulu has inherited a good side that has just won the Coca Cola Cup for the first time. However, his search for a winning combination has affected the rhythm of the team and resulted in inconsistent results.