Chouka Hand GNT First Defeat
Monday, November 06, 2017
Molemisi Gaothobogwe of Motlakase (8) and GNT's Moagi Marman battle for the ball PIC: KEOAGILE BONANG
After a late kickoff at the Francistown Old Stadium due to lack of corner flags, GNT caught the napping Chouka two minutes into the game and opened the score sheet. Aobakwe Mopaki went past Tshephang Boithatelo, who was trying to shield the ball for his goalkeeper, and poked past the stagnant number one.
Chouka equalised 20 minutes later in a less eventful first half. Omphemetse Bolofete’s long free kick was met by a well placed Boithatelo who made amends for his fault in the GNT goal and headed into the net.
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