Sivutsa outclass Citylads
Citylads came very strong in the second half but their passes did not connect well
Sivutsa Stars showed class and maturity when they beat Witbank Citylads in their own backyard.
Sivutsa beat the local lads 2-0 in a ABC Mostepe League game played at Lynnville Stadium on Wednesday, February 26.
Sivutsa were well prepared for the match after they were beaten by Bakone at the Lynnville Stadium the previous week.
From the onset their forwards meant business but Citylads Lorenzo Winter nearly scored from a place-kick at close range.
Sivutsa Nico Ngobe from the side made a good cross which did not find its target.
Citylads Randy Ngobe place-kick misses the goal by inches.
Sivutsa breakthrough nearly resulted in a goal while Sivutsa keep it tight at the back as they made several attempts at Citylads goalmouth.
Citylads tried their best but their firing order was out of tune.
The partnership of Sivutsa Kamogelo Kekena and Martin Nsibi worked well as they controlled the middle of the field with ease.
Nsibi scored Sivutsa first goal beating Citylads goalkeeper. C
itylads had a place taken by Ngobe after Winter was bought down and Ngobe took the kick near the danger zone but it went wide.
Sivutsa scored another goal to make it 2-0 at half time.
Citylads forwards tried their best to make good moves but only to find Sivutsa defence very tight.
Citylads came very strong in the second half but their passes did not connect well.
Citylads substituted Hlabilwa Mashego for Luyanda Notete trying to beef up their attack.
Another Citylads attack did not find its target when they tried to score.
Citylads made several attempts at goal but Sivutsa made sure they take the three points back home to Mbombela.