The past weekend was characterized by mixed fortunes for Duthuni Happy Boys. They managed to collect full points at the expense of Voweto Maximum Force, but they also had to share the spoils with Tshivhazwaulu Peace Makers the following day.
Happy Boys beat Voweto Maximum Force 2-1 in their MMK Administrators League match at the Duthuni grounds on Saturday. The following day's clash, at the Tshivhazwaulu grounds, ended in a goalless draw.
On Sunday, Happy Boys played defensive football from the onset to the bitter end. Peace Makers created numerous scoring chances in the first 20 minutes, but their strikers disappointed the fans by shooting aimlessly at the goal finish.
Their right winger, Fhatuwani Mathivha, caused an upset in the ninth minute. He received a pre-cooked pass from Takalani Mamavhi and unleashed a half volley from the edge of the box. The ball missed the target by inches, much to the fans' disappointment.
Peace Makers' technical staff were forced to effect an early change to their starting 11. Their left winger, Tshifhango Mulaudzi, sustained an injury to the knee and he was replaced with Thivhulawi Rammese.
Khathutshelo Nemusumani of Happy Boys was the first player to be reprimanded with a card. He tackled Thingahangwi Khadziandi from behind and he was lucky not to see red.
The struggle continued, with Peace Makers creating and wasting scoring chances. Nyadzani Makhado of Happy Boys was also booked early in the last half. He entered into the field of play without the knowledge of the match officials after leaving the pitch to receive medical treatment.