Rollers Survive Late Gunners Scare

Monday, September 02, 2019

Defending Champions, Township Rollers nearly dropped points in their first match of the season against Extension Gunners despite taking a comfortable 3-0 lead in the second half. PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Defending league champions, Township Rollers began their title defence with a 3-2 win over Lobatse giants, Extension Gunners on Saturday at the National Stadium.

Three second-half goals by Motsholetsi Sikele, Simisani Mathumo and Thabo Mosielele’s own goal were enough to give Popa three points in the season opener.

The match started on a high tempo with both teams trying to get an early goal.

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