Disciplined Highlanders Edge Motlakase

The game was decided in the opening five minutes. Following a series of miscues of clearances by Motlakase defenders, the ball fell to Boikobo Osupile on the arc of the 18-yard and he drilled into the top left.

The goal unsettled the home side who struggled with their passing game. It took the introduction of Itumeleng Mabuaaeme for Boitumelo Leagetse over half an hour later for Motlakase to recoup. “The goal unsettled our rhythm and we took too long to get back into the game. We were forced to play long balls,” Motlakase coach, Pule Mogotsi said. “That is why we were forced to an early substitution.”