Notwane struggle to adjust to First Division
Tuesday, September 15, 2015
Failing to rise to the occasion. Notwane player Peter Motheo (airborne) challenges for the ball against Santos' Tsimi Dieduonne. PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE
The former Premiership giant is still searching for its first points after going down 2-1 to Uniao Flamengo Santos on Sunday. The game that was characterised by rough tackles and dismissal of two players. Santos took the lead in the 20th minute through Bosa Mokgweetsi’s header and they doubled their advantage through Kagiso Medupe.
Toronto converted from the spot through midfielder Thabo Mpote, who calmly sent the goalkeeper the wrong way in a cheeky manner. Notwane sits at the bottom of the First Division South log after two games.
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