The result set up what could be a thrilling spectacle in the last two round of matches left in the league. Had Holy Ghost registered victory against Magosi, they would have won the league title as well as automatically gain promotion to the Botswana Premier League while Chiefs, Matebele and Black Forest would have to fight for the play-off position (runners up). However, Magosi were not to be convinced into allowing the title race to end prematurely and they showed their intentions as early as the first minute. As soon as the referee blew the first whistle, Chiefs moved forward trying to unsettle the hosts and looking for an early goal. Holy Ghost on the other hand struggled to deal with the countless attacks from Chiefs in the early minutes of the game. In the second minute, Chiefs’ captain, Arnold Mampori tossed a high ball upfront, setting up Orabile Powe who outpaced Ghost's defenders. Holy Ghost goalkeeper, Onkamogetse Ditebelo sensed danger and advanced from his goalposts making the execution of the header difficult for Powe and the ball went slightly wide off the posts. By the fifth minute, Chiefs were already on their fourth attack while Ghost were still trying to find their rhythm in the match.
Holy Ghost got back in the match towards the middle of the first half and started taking control of the midfield with Kgomotso Kgopegang and Mpho Petros dictating terms. They caught Chiefs off guard in the 31st minute when Ishmael Amponsah received the ball on the edge of the box. His left footed shot, however, went narrowly wide off the posts. Chiefs nearly opened the lead in the last minute of the first half following good interchange of passes and Malvern Moyo did all that was expected only to be denied by Holy Ghost goalkeeper, Ditebelo.
