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Jan Tleane of Young Tigers is sandwiched by Nndateni Netshitani (left) and Jacob Ramudzuli of Young Santos.

Humiliating defeat for Young Santos

 

After sharing the spoils with A1 Terrors in their opening match earlier that day, Mukula Young Santos lost 0-2 to Boyne Young Tigers in their SAB League provincial play-off match at the Giyani Stadium on Saturday.

Just like in their other three matches, Young Santos squandered numerous scoring opportunities, making the result a false reflection of the game.

It took the referee, Mr Quality Kgapane, nine minutes to flash the first yellow card. Russel Moremi of Young Tigers obstructed Tshilisanani Phalanndwa just outside the box. Young Santos missed a fortune in the 19th minute. Their centre forward, Christopher Tshikovhele, could not believe his eyes when his volley hit the woodwork and landed outside the field of play for a goal kick.

As if that was not enough to upset the team’s enthusiastic fans, Jacob Ramudzuli caused another upset six minutes thereafter. His close-range ground cutter missed the goal mouth by inches. Boyne Young Tigers gained momentum with time. They took the lead in the 38th minute. Their overlapping midfielder, Jerry Seabi, blasted in a rocket from the 25-meter area.

Young Santos came close to scoring again three minutes before the break. Tshilisanani Phalanndwa unleashed from the left corner, but the ball crossed to the other end as there was no one inside the box to give it the final touch. Boyne United were still one goal up when the teams adjourned for half time.

Joshua Netshilindi of Young Santos was also booked for an unlawful tackle. He tackled Jan Tleane from behind in the 64th minute. Young Santos replaced Edzisani Makhuvha and Khaukanani Gethe with Vuwani Masakona and Nndateni Netshitadi respectively. Boyne Young Tigers snatched their second goal in the 80th minute. Ephraim Maboa connected Matekane Madiba’s cross.

Boyne Young Tigers beat Sekhukhune Arsenal 1-0 before losing 0-2 and 0-1 to Bilika All Stars and A1 Terrors respectively in their other three promotional play-off matches played at the same venue.

Tshilisanani Phalanndwa of Young Santos chases the high ball.
Christopher Tshikovhele of Young Santos (right) and Mamadimo Masenya of Young Tigers chase the ball.
 

Date:25 July 2014

By: Frank Mavhungu

Frank is a Human Resources Manager at the Department of Public Works in Limpopo. He is the longest serving correspondent of the Mirror, having joined us at the end of 1990.  He mainly writes sports reports and resides at Tsianda Village. In 2004, Frank won the National Castle League Award, an award for the best reporter in the SAB league in South Africa.

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