Keeper collision steals the show in Rollers, BDF draw

Despite the nest bursting thrills, the moment still echoing louder than any of the goals is the contentious collision between Simisane Mathumo and BDF goalkeeper, Kagiso Matlou. It was the spark that shifted the pulse of the match and the one BDF coach Mogomotsi “Teenage” Mpote insists changed everything from which his troops should learn from. The match barely settled when BDF XI struck first. In the 24th minute, Boikobo Rannyena capitalised on a scramble from a corner, slotting home the opener as Rollers failed to clear their lines.

The goal gave army side a grip on the tempo, but Rollers kept nibbling for a way back. Then came the incident that twisted the dynamics of the tie.