Police XI�s first defeat paves way for Rollers

English connection: Coach Mark Harrison gives instructions to striker, Carl Finnigan during Rollers 1- 0 win over Gilport Lions. PIC: KABO MPAETONA
English connection: Coach Mark Harrison gives instructions to striker, Carl Finnigan during Rollers 1- 0 win over Gilport Lions. PIC: KABO MPAETONA

Police XI succumbed to their first league defeat of the season, going down 1-0 to a resurgent Gaborone United, allowing Township Rollers to wrestle the initiative after seven matches.

The Cops were unbeaten in six matches, but surrendered their perfect start to the season when Mpho Kgaswane drilled home in the 52nd minute. Police XI slid to second behind new leaders, Rollers, who laboured to a 1-0 victory over a stubborn Gilport Lions. Rollers have 17 points, one ahead of Police XI.

Defender, Kaone Van der Westhuizen’s get-out-of-jail 52nd minute goal was enough to push Popa to the summit. Rollers are now the only unbeaten side in the league.

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