Gunners rue missed chances
Tuesday, March 04, 2008
Gunners did everything right and created more chances than their opponents but they could not convert them into goals. This left their supporters who came to the match in numbers disappointed. Zimbabwean marksman Nkosinathi Khumalo deserves the blame for missing three clear-cut chances which could have given the Peleng outfit maximum points. After a slow start to the campaign, Gunners have started playing good football and credit has to go to caretaker coach, Daniel 'Chicco' Nare.
Gunners came into the game without the services of influential Ofentse Mmipi who was sent off against log leaders Mochudi Centre Chiefs. In his place came on Othusitse 'Sphetho' Mahube and the tricky midfielder failed to settle in the game and was rightly substituted for Monametsi 'Sunday' Kelebale. GU opened the scoring in the 13th minute through Molatedi Mabina who was left unmarked on the edge of the box. The goal brought life to the game and GU goalkeeper Boitumelo Kediseng pulled a spectacular save in the 15th minute to deny Maano Ditshupo. Since joining the Lobatse side during the January transfer window, Ditshupo has been a revelation.
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