GU retain four-point lead
Monday, April 11, 2022 | 190 Views |
Gaborone United striker, Onkabetse Makgantai (in red) and BDF XI captain, Kaizer Seforo during the two sides' Premier League encounter yesterday PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG
Title rivals, Township Rollers also beat Mahalapye Highlanders 2-0 in Serowe and kept their title ambitions alive.
GU went into the match looking for a revenge after BDF XI became the only other side besides Rollers to beat GU so far. The Reds made their intentions clear as early as the 11th minute when Thero Setsile easily tapped in Onkabetse Makgantai’s cross. BDF XI had the chance to equalise from a corner kick few minutes later but GU goalkeeper, Goitseone Phoko was equal to the task and made a good save. They had another chance moments later after catching GU defence napping but Mbonisi Ncube tripped, giving GU defence a chance to clear the ball from the danger area. Not many chances were created in the first half with most of the action concentrated in the middle of the park and GU took a 1-0 lead at halftime.
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