Dynamos used their home-ground advantage fruitfully by beating Vasco da Gama 2-1 in their National First Division League match at the Giyani Stadium on Saturday, 20 August.
The game was characterised by squandered scoring opportunities. The home side wasted a number of clear chances in the first half, making the final score not a true reflection of the game.
The visitors from Cape Town were the first to blow the trumpet. Their top goal scorer, Keenin Lesch, found the net in the 15th minute. His header was too hot for the Dynamos' keeper, Mashudu Mamphitha, to handle. Bongani Zungu of Dynamos caused the first upset when he shot wide from inside the box, with the keeper already beaten.
The coach of Dynamos, Mr Medic Momcilo, demonstrated his wisdom by replacing Lala Ntsoane with Moses Ramodumo. Ramodumo formed a deadly combination with Joseph Mahlangu and Booler Shabalala at the forefront. Vasco Da Gama were still leading 1-0 at half time, despite the hosts´ dictating terms.
Jaren Moultrie of Da Gama was booked for a late tackle on Dingane Masanabo early in the second half. The pride of Giyani found the equaliser in the 56th minute. Moses Ramodumo caught the Vasco keeper, Mogamat Salie, off-guard with a long-range ground cutter. Dynamos effected another change to their starting line-up moments later. The former Black Leopards striker, Dingane Masanabo, gave way to Martin Mashilo.
Vasco da Gama lost shape in the middle of the park as the game progressed. They were severely punished for that. Joseph Mahlangu forced his way through the defence of Vasco and beat the keeper. Mahlangu came close to scoring again when he unleashed a volley from inside the penalty box. The ball went far wide, much to the disappointment of the team's supporters.