Relief for big clubs in Coke draw

FREDERICK KEBADIRETSE
Staff Writer | Tuesday February 2, 2010 00:00

 

 The top three clubs in the be-MOBILE Premier League breathed a sigh of relief when they were pitted against First Division sides. Township Rollers' fans who came in large numbers to witness the draw were delighted when their team was drawn against Serowe-based Miscellaneous. The log leaders must however be prepared for a tough battle as they make the trip north, knowing well that Miscellaneous are capable of causing an upset. Miscellaneous beat Premier League strugglers, BMC in the last round. Letlapeng will be hoping home-ground advantage work in their favour when they host high-flying Mochudi Centre Chiefs in Ramotswa. Magosi will want to continue with their good run in the cup they won in 2008 before losing in the final last year. Lobatse giants, Extension Gunners will take a short trip to Moshupa to face Mathaithai. Mapantsula, who are currently enjoying one of their best runs in the league in recent years will have to be at their best to sail through as they have often stumbled against minnows.

Meanwhile, defending champions Uniao Flamengo Santos will have to wait until tonight to see whom they will play between Notwane and Prisons XI. The two sides are playing this evening to decide which one goes through to the last 16. The game was cancelled twice, first due to rain then due to power failure last week.

Gaborone United will make another trip to Francistown to face former Premier League side, Great North Tigers (GNT). In the last round, the Reds demolished another Francistown side Combination Stars 13-0 a fortnight ago. The draw produced two all-Premier League clashes, with ECCO City Greens playing BDF XI while TAFIC and Nico United will battle it out in the north. Police XI entertain Mogoditshane Fighters who were relegated from the Premier League last season.

The games will be played between February 12 and 14. The Coca-Cola Cup committee will announce the exact date and venues of the games in due course.

The full draw is as follows:
Mathaithai vs Extension Gunners ECCO City Greens vs BDF XI Gaborone United vs Great North Tigers Miscellaneous vs Township Rollers TAFIC vs Nico United
Winner Notwane/Prisons Vs Uniao Flamengo Santos
Letlapeng vs Mochudi Centre Chiefs Police XI vs Mogoditshane Fighters.