Flying Eagles refuse to die

Flying Eagles refused to die and came back from a 1-2 deficit to snatch a late equalizer to hold Gwamasenga United Brothers to a 2-2 draw in their MMK Administrators League match at the Tshifulanani Stadium on Sunday.

Eagles enjoyed ball possession in the first 20 minutes of the game. At that stage, the visitors were chasing the action. The home side opened their account in the 18^th minute. The keeper of United Brothers, Ritshidze Tsanwani, mishandled the ball and Maanda Mulaudzi, who was waiting inside the box, finished off a rebound.

Eagles were the first to effect change to their starting 11. They introduced Anzatshilidzi Mudzunga, who replaced Pfarelo Rathogwa.

United Brothers gained momentum towards the end of the first half. They found the equalizer through Mmbangiseni Muedi in the 39^th minute. Muedi beat the keeper with a long-range half volley to bring the half-time score to 1-1.

United Brothers introduced Lindelani Mudau and sacrificed Rihangwele Munyai. The replacement marked the turning point of the game. The visitors started to fire on all cylinders soon afterwards. United Brothers took the lead in the 64^th minute. Mmbangiseni Muedi completed his brace, following a scramble within the box.

Flying Eagles did not stop fighting, even though time was fast running out for them. Their left winger, Maanda Mulaudzi, was brought down within the box and the referee was prompted to award them a penalty. Rendani Mathobo made no mistake from the white spot.

Date:08 February 2018

By: Frank Mavhungu

Frank is a Human Resources Manager at the Department of Public Works in Limpopo. He is the longest serving correspondent of the Mirror, having joined us at the end of 1990.  He mainly writes sports reports and resides at Tsianda Village. In 2004, Frank won the National Castle League Award, an award for the best reporter in the SAB league in South Africa.

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