Giyani Hotspurs were too strong for the struggling Phungo All Stars and beat them 1-0 in a Safa Second Division match played at Eltivillas on Saturday.
Stars were the superior side from the onset as far as possession of the ball was concerned. This resulted in their putting more pressure on the defence of Spurs for the better part of the match. The Giyani lads missed a golden opportunity in the eighth minute when Stephen Ngobeni shot wide from the penalty area. Realising that their midfield was weary, the technical department of the Spurs introduced Kulani Mbombi for Sydney Maluleke.
Stars took the match to their opponents late in the match. The second half was characterised by dangerous play from the home team's players. In an attempt to calm the situation, the referee flashed some yellow cards in quick succession. Nhlanhla Mkhize and Tondani Nkhumeleni for Stars were booked for applying dirty tricks and dangerous play.
Thabo Malane of Spurs dribbled past three defenders in a row and sent an excellent pass to the unmarked Lesley Malayane, who beat keeper Reason Mbedzi easily.
The home team's keeper, Reason Mbedzi, save his team through his acrobatic saves. He was named man of the match.