Madombidzha Western Stars silenced the youth team of Benny's Care, the current log leaders of SAB Safa Vhembe, by beating them 4-1 in their league match played at the Madombidzha grounds on Saturday.
Stars showed a spirit of commitment from the onset and the victory was their well-deserved reward. Although Stars showed cohesion in all departments throughout the match, the performance of their strikers, Percy Munonoka and Lucky Masutha, was outstanding. Munonoka was everywhere, giving support to both his midfielders and making sure that his danger area was always clean.
Stars broke the ice in the 15th minute, when Maanda Magoro blasted in a rocket after a rebound, following an attempt by Thabo Matuba. Stars continued to pressurise Benny's in their search for more goals. Their efforts did not pass without reward. Their second goal came nine minute before the half-time whistle. Percy Munonoka hit the target after a scramble within the box. The halftime score was 2-0 in favour of Stars.
Players who were reprimaned were Andani Nemalili and Modishane Mashego. Daniel Mukosi Stars scored his team's third goal. Benny's effected an early change to starting line up. They replaced Madukoa Kabota, Ernest Munyadziwa and Eche Kaukanani.
Percy Munonoka completed his brace in the 67th minute from the penalty spot. After the goal, Benny's came back strongly, with their midfielders dishing some telling passes to the front runners. Their solitary goal came in the 74th minute. Takalani Mphaphuli beat the off-side trap and ran straight to the opponent's keeper, Leonard Masala, before sending him the wrong way.