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Masitaoka Through To FA Cup Semis

New Premier League side, Masitaoka have qualified for the last four of the Orange FA Cup FILE: PIC
New Premier League side, Masitaoka have qualified for the last four of the Orange FA Cup FILE: PIC

FRANCISTOWN: Masitaoka mentor, Nelson Olebile has said he was not surprised that his players struggled to assert themselves against Calendars Stars in an Orange FA Cup quarterfinal clash at the old Francistown Stadium on Saturday.

Despite winning the clash 3-1, Masitaoka struggled against a Calendar Stars side that has not played any competitive match in nearly two years. Olebile’s side also lacked cohesion in the first 45 minutes. Only forward Patrick Kaunda looked lively in the first half. The visitors only started playing better after the hour mark. “Playing a cup match against a relatively lower division side is very tricky.

They become so motivated when they play bigger teams or teams in the elite and give it their all. It then becomes difficult to beat them. Calendar were so motivated and gave us a good match, which is what I expected. They are a really good side,” Olebile said. “We are now in the next stage of the competition, which is what we wanted. We know that the next stages of the competition will be difficult because we are going to meet teams that have been campaigning in the Premier League and cup competitions for a very long-time but we are ready for any of them.

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