SECOND PLACED BREYTEN United FC shot down
Both teams came back into the second half with guns blazing, as they launched back-to-back attacks.
Seventh placed on the SAB Regional League Stream B, Shooters FC from Carolina shot down second placed Breyten United FC last Sunday in a thrilling encounter at Carolina Stadium.
Both teams made their intentions clear for an early lead.
Nkosinathi Nkambule from Shooters drew first blood when he opened the scoring table with his goal in the 42nd minute just before halftime.
Both teams came back into the second half with guns blazing, as they launched back-to-back attacks.
Shooters were rewarded a penalty in the 66th minute after referee Mandla Mathebula ruled a handball against United. Njabulo Dlamini comfortably converted from the spot kick, giving Shooters a 2-0 lead.
Breyten United were not fazed, as they continued with their attack that finally paid off when Sipho Shongwe fired a missile from 45 yards through a free kick to beat Shooters’ keeper, giving United hope for a come-back.
The match ended with Shooters beating United 2-1.Shooters coach Zeph Mkhwanazi admitted that this was not an easy match.
“This was a tough game, as United are contesting for first place.
We knew they would not be easy to beat. Our plan was to close down their winger as they are quite dangerous from
the wing,” said a happy Mkhwanazi.
Breyten United coach Doctor
“Skhulu” Mnisi was also
happy with his players’
performance.
“We had a good approach and played well, although we missed clear chances,” said Mnisi. He was not entirely pleased with some of the decisions by the referee and his assistants.
“I don’t usually complain about referees, but the referee and one of the linesmen are from Carolina and two Shooters players are brothers to the ref.
I feel there was direct interest here,” said the unhappy coach.
He was, however, quick to point out that he was not taking anything away from Shooters and its management, as they gave good account of themselves.
