Ghetto Derby Ends In Stalemate
Monday, September 21, 2009
The duel started slowly but sprang to life in the second half when the two sides went for each other in a thrilling see-saw battle. In the 52nd minute, Teko Molapisi of TAFIC went agonisingly close with a header from outside the penalty box. Moments later, it was Mamojadiskie on the attack after winning a midfield battle but the good chance did not yield fruits as the ball flew over the bar. Both defences were on high alert with the likes of Trinity Nko, Ontse Ntesa and Keabetswe Jenamiso outstanding in the ECCO rearguard.
ECCO tried several times to penetrate the TAFIC defence but were stopped in their tracks. On the few occasions they got through, TAFIC goalkeeper Aaron Molebatsi came to the rescue.
It is a clear signal that the government’s purse is empty and that our own behaviour has left veterinary officials fighting with one hand tied behind their backs. We have been here before. During COVID-19, many of us thought we knew better. We ignored simple rules, we carried on as if the danger was someone else’s problem, and the virus took lives and left our economy on its knees. We are still broke from that experience. Yet now, with FMD...