We Knew They'd Fight - Mpote

It gradually progressed evenly tied for the first 20 minutes, but the minnows looked threatening. Kabo Ngongorego eventually opened the scoring, giving Fighters the lead on the 36th minute. United were quick to reply as Mbatshi Elias tucked home to level the matters just four minutes later.

The teams went into recess level at 1-1. Just three minutes into the second half, United were given a penalty after Onkabetse Makgantai was brought down inside the penalty area. The striker dusted himself off and converted to give United a 2-1 lead. The defending champions were 3-1 ahead on the 50th minute. Allen Ndodole beat the keeper to the top corner with a shot from outside the box. The Ostriches dominated proceedings after those two quick goals. On the 80th minute, Mothusi Johnson headed home from close range to make it 4-1. Omaatla Kebatho then pinned the last nail on the coffin benefiting from a goalkeeping error. to make it 5-1.