Highlanders return to premier league
Monday, May 12, 2014
BR Highlanders player (white) controls the ball away from Rolling Boys player (red). PIC: KAGISO ONKATSWITSE
BR Highlanders of Mahalapye have returned to the Premier League after overcoming Rolling Boys in a two-legged promotion play-off.
Highlanders won the first leg 2-1 in Mahalapye and held Boys to a goalless draw before a capacity crowd at Wonder Sporting Ground in the return leg on Saturday to bounce back. A stampede almost occurred at the gate as supporters pushed to get in.
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