Muraleni United broke the unbeaten record of current log leaders Makhitha Oscar Stars on Sunday when they beat them 2-1 in a Safa Vhembe MMK Insurance Brokers match at Makhitha.
Stars initiated some promising moves from the centre of the pitch, but were denied a number of scoring opportunities by the solid defence of their opponents. The last 20 minutes of the first half, United played like a house on fire, with their midfielders distributing some telling passes to the strikers. They threatened to score but failed to break through the solid defence of their opponents.
The scoreboard was still blank at the end of the first 45 minutes, despite numerous attempts from both sides.
United broke the deadlock in the 68th minute. The former Stars fast forward, Duncan Maringa, won the ball just behind the centre line, ran towards the right corner and dished up a square pass to Mutshutshu Mmbodi. He beat the Stars keeper, Faith Ratombo, with a ground cutter.
United introduced Rendani Mathavha and Nditsheni Faranani for Melton Nembidzane and Duncan Maringa respectively. Lucky Netshivhera of Stars was booked for an infringement on Ronewa Muthambi.
Stars abandoned their position and packed themselves at the far back, but Rendani "Balo" Mathavha scored the second goal of his team. He unleashed a powerful shot from outside the box and beat the keeper easily.
After the goal, United lost shape in the midfield and Stars scored when Tiyiselani Sambu forced his way through the defence and released a rocket from outside the box late in the match.