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'Mara' strikes Down Jungle Kings

Tough battle: Gaborone United (in red) emerged victorious against a tough Police XI side in the quarterfinals of the Orange FA Cup on Saturday PIC: GABORONE UNITED
Tough battle: Gaborone United (in red) emerged victorious against a tough Police XI side in the quarterfinals of the Orange FA Cup on Saturday PIC: GABORONE UNITED

TLOKWENG: Keaketswe 'Mara' Moloi came back to haunt his former side as his first half strike was the difference when Gaborone United (GU) reached the semi finals of the Orange FA Cup.

The Reds beat Police Xi 1-0 on Saturday in a hard fought quarterfinal match played at the Royal Aria Stadium. The two teams entered the cup tie with unbeaten records from the the league games.

However, they did not produce the best football on the afternoon and the scorching conditions may have played a part. It was a steady start from both sides with limited chances at goal on both ends. The Reds, however, looked the more threatening side while the Jungle Kings looked to sniff on an opening on a counter move.


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