Dikago howler cost Gunners win

Boitumelo Khutsafalo | Monday August 18, 2014 11:40

 

Dikago tried to gather a harmless shot from a free kick by Otlantshekela Mooketsi but the ball squeezed in between his legs.

With the 7-0 defeat at the hands of Rollers in the Kabelano Charity Cup still fresh in their minds, Gunners came up with a good plan. Both Tshepo Molefe and Kemmy Pilato gave Rollers’ midfield little room. Gunners looked the better side for the entire game but missed several chances in the first half. With just 15 minutes into the game, Rollers were dealt a heavy blow when their captain, Sekhana Koko was ferried to the hospital after picking up a nasty injury. Koko collided with Gunners goalkeeper, Dikago and injured his arm. He was replaced by Lesego Molemogi. Gunners dominated proceedings from the onset and created chances with Kelelelo Kgosimore giving Rollers’ defence a headache on the right wing. Rollers only chance of the first half came in the 24th minute.

Kobamelo Kebaikanye sent a dangerous ball into the box and Pilato nearly scored an own goal, but Dikago made a brilliant save.

Just two minutes into the second half, Gunners took a well-deserved lead through Mosinamegape Ntwaetsile.

Rollers had conceded a free kick n the dangerous area. Monageng Thaele curled it into the box and Ntwaetsile headed past Rollers goalkeeper, Mwampule Masule.

After the goal, Gunners continued to dominate and created several other chances but failed to capitalise.

Topo Piet had a chance to increase the lead but his shot went wide. Two minutes before the end of the game, Rollers were awarded a free kick and Mooketsi stepped up and equalised.

Mooketsi has now scored two goals from free kicks in the two games he has played for Rollers.