Mubs too strong for Young Tigers

Unandivho Makhuvha of Mubs hooks the ball, while Asivhanzhi Gethe of Tigers is on his heels.

Mubs too strong for Young Tigers

Although Munangwe United Brothers (Mubs) conceded an early goal against Mushiru Young Tigers in their quarterfinal match of the Boy Nemakonde KO competition at the Tshifudi Stadium on Saturday, they did not lose hope. They made a comeback and beat Young Tigers 4-2 to secure a place in the semifinal stage of the tournament.

Young Tigers opened their account in the 14^th minute. Rudzani Lishivha beat the offside trap and sent the keeper the wrong way. Mubs took the game to their opponents soon afterwards. A scramble within the Tigers’ danger area gave rise to the opening goal of Mubs. Avhatakali Maungudze blasted in a rocket in the 19^th minute.

Young Tigers lost shape in the middle of the park after the Mubs’ equalizing goal. Avhatakali Maungudze completed his brace with a half volley in the 25^th minute. Pressure continued to mount onto the defence of Young Tigers. Oriphulusa Netshishivhe, the Mubs top striker, was brought down within the box and the referee, Mr Olani Kwinda, pointed at the white spot.

Netshishivhe converted from the penalty spot. The score was 4-1 when the teams adjourned for half time. The Mubs fourth goal came when Netshishivhe was on target, following Wisani Hobyane’s square pass.

Young Tigers introduced three new faces in the last half to strengthen their striking force. They replaced Fhulufhelo Mmbara, Tshivhase Nemauluma and Witness Tshana with Mishumo Mbulawi, Lucky Mathebula and Fizah Sigida respectively. Mubs responded by bringing in Rofunwa Musetsho and Lufuno Khorommbi for Fhumulani Sithole and Mphumudzeni Madida.

Young Tigers pulled one back via Wisani Mahonisi late in the game.

Oriphulusa Netshishivhe of Mubs (front) and Muphulusi Nemauluma of Tigers chase the ball.

Tshivhase Nemauluma of Tigers chases the ball.

Date:07 June 2018

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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