All Square In Orapa

Gogontle Marumo(Orange) of Orapa United against Patrick Kaunda.
Gogontle Marumo(Orange) of Orapa United against Patrick Kaunda.

ORAPA: The Ostriches came from a goal down to snatch a 1-1 draw against Matebele in the second semi-final of the Mascom Top 8 played under blazing conditions at the Itekeng Stadium on Saturday.

From the kick start, Orapa showed what their mentor described as ‘hunger’ midweek as they immediately raced forward and forced a corner in the opening minute. But it was Matebele who took the lead through Patrick Kaunda after four minutes.

A clearance from the Orapa defence fell for Othusitse Mpharithi on the left, who posted a cross and Kaunda connected with a low header to take his Top 8 tally to three.  Orapa had a number of corners in the opening half, but they could not make good use of them.

Editor's Comment
Closure as pain lingers

March 28 will go down as a day that Batswana will never forget because of the accident that occurred near Mmamatlakala in Limpopo, South Africa. The tragedy affected not only the grieving families but the nation at large. Batswana throughout the process stood behind the grieving families and the governments of Botswana and South Africa need much more than a pat on the back.Last Saturday was a day when family members said their last goodbyes to...

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