The two Safa MMK Administrator Stream E league contenders, Mpheni Home Defenders and Makhitha Oscar Stars, played to 2-all draw at Mpheni on Saturday.
The match was played under protest as Defenders alleged that Stars had fielded two defaulters, Rofhiwa Mabila and Eliot Nethulwe. Defenders alleged that the two players played for Joe Express in the Safa ABC League.
Defenders were cooling the ball down in the middle of the park, giving their opponents no chance to do as they pleased. Mushe Lisoga opened the score in the second minute after receiving a beautiful pass from Dakalo Nwanamidwa. Defenders' striker, Melvin Mabatha, could not display his normal impressive skills as Itani Selota tightly marked him.
Defenders should have scored their second goal when Aaron Lisoga forced his way through and shot wide from the far left corner. Stars scored through Thusani "Mbevha" Luvhengo, who finished with a header after a Nthabiseng Makgopo cross. The half-time score was 1-1.
In the second half, Stars showed no respect for their opponent and matched them pound for pound in all departments. Stars scored their second goal via Rhulani Maringa in the 58th minute. Rinae Salani, the Defenders' keeper, suffered the pain of watching the ball go beyond his reach. Their celebration cut short, Itani Selota of Stars handled the ball inside the penalty area and the referee pointed to the white spot. Dakalo" Dairo" Nwanamidwa scored from the spot.
Lucky Funyufunyu nearly brought Stars back into the game, but his shot went wide late in the match.