Oscar Stars win derby

The current log leaders of Stream E of the MMK Administrators League, Makhitha Oscar Stars, fought hard to obtain a 1-0 victory over Makhitha Iyarunga in their local derby at Makhitha on Sunday.

Iyarunga had nobody else to blame for the defeat but themselves. They squandered countless scoring opportunities throughout the game. Their demon striker, Moses Mabeba, was tightly marked and he moved back and played as a midfielder.

Itani Selota of Stars was booked for a late tackle on Mbavhalelo Mufamadi three minutes before the half-time whistle.

The second half saw Iyarunga commit more blunders. Their right winger, Mulalo Munzhedzi, unleashed aimlessly from inside the box in the 50^th minute, instead of relaxing on the ball and picking the spot. 

Both sides effected some changes to their starting line-ups in the last half. Stars called on Sydney Luvhengo, Lutendo Machaba and Takalani Mbekwa, and Iyarunga responded by introducing Itani  Dzhabuli, Innocent Mathatha and Shumani Mudau.

Lymond Muleya of Stars was also warned with a card for dangerous play on Tambulani Sithari in the 65^th minute. Stars' all-important goal came in the 74^th minute. Leavy Machaba blasted in a rocket from inside the box.

Late in the game, Stars defender Itani Selota was red-carded for a second bookable offence.

Date:24 February 2017

By: Kaizer Nengovhela

Kaizer Nengovhela started writing stories for Limpopo Mirror in 2000. Prior to that he had a five year stint at Phala-Phala FM as sports presenter. In 2005 Kaizer received an award from the province's premier as Best Sports Presenter. The same year he was also nominated as Best Sports Reporter by the Makhado Municipality. Kaizer was awarded the Mathatha Tsedu award in 2014.

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