Systems Win Battle Of Rookie
Tumelo Mouwane | Monday March 20, 2017 16:14
Both teams were evenly matched in the opening stanza, retaining possession and utilising the width of the pitch.
‘Alarm Boys’ wing striker, Thulani Gumede’s work rate kept the Mmankgodi side’s shot stopper, Michael James on his toes, but the goal keeper was equal to the task.
In the 27th minute, Thatayaone Kgamanyane broke clear on the counter and dribbled past Systems goalkeeper, Joseph Gojamang but Osego Gaotewe cleared the ball off the line.
Thomas Modiradilo was warned after he maliciously tackled, Tumelo Mazebedi halting his attempt to shoot at goal. The two sides were deadlocked at half time.
Systems were the better team in the second half, squeezing out possession from their opponents.
Mazebedi made way for Batisani Josiah in the 55th minute while Gumede made way for Kaone Molefhe eight minutes later.
Modiradilo was immediately sent off for a second bookable offence after he tackled Osenyeng Ntwampe.
As the visitors’ 10 men tried to settle, Gaotewe secured the vital goal in the 83rd with a low shot through the Forest defence.
Systems coach, Thaloba Nthaga said his team played according to instructions and managed to technically overpower the opponents. “I am happy with the way my team played today. We brought technical superiority because my boys played according to instructions,” he said. His counterpart, Rapelang Tsatsilebe said things went in the opposite direction of their plan. “I cannot blame my players.
This game is one of those that went the opposite direction of the plan. We would have settled with a draw but it’s football, you win some and lose some,” he said.
The teams
Black Forest: Michael James, Mosimanyana Letsholo, Tonderai Nyakuba, Basiamisi Sebapalo, Thomas Modiradilo, Thomas Sebapalo, Koketso Majafi (Tiro Peresi), Gofaone Mabaya, Wellington Maposa (Thuso Lentswenyana), Thatayaone Kgamanyane, Lynoth Chikuhwa.
Secuity Systems: Joseph Gojamang, Osego Gaotewe, Daniel Montshioa, Kago Nfila, Osenyeng Ntwampe, Omphile Sebolai, Machiel Pillar, Mgcini Sibanda, Thapelo Senoya, Thulani Gumede (Kaone Molefhe), Tumelo Mazebedi (Batisani Josiah)
Systems 1 (Gaotewe 83rd minute)
Forest 0