League

New Coast Stadium
Spectators: 10125 (Terracing: 7650, Seating: 2300, VIP seats: 175) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Wang Xu Xing got the match started through his kick off. Golden Arrows's Manuel Antono proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 4th minute of the match, managed to save Golden Arrows from getting a goal against them. 7 minutes into the match, Wang Xu Xing notched a goal, 0-1, to the right of Gqeberha All Stars's Promise Lekgwathi. Promise Lekgwathi was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. The Golden Arrows fans' excitement grew in the 10th match minute when Golden Arrows's Wang Xu Xing looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 0-2 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. Gqeberha All Stars's Promise Lekgwathi played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Wang Xu Xing in the 15th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Ismail Komani in the 16th minute of play forced Gqeberha All Stars's goalkeeper Promise Lekgwathi to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. When the match clock showed 17 minutes, the score became 0-3 when Ismail Komani sped through Gqeberha All Stars's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Promise Lekgwathi. After a rather tough play, Gqeberha All Stars's Hassan Tshabalala got a free kick in the 20th minute. When Lucas Mothobi came up free with the goalie in the 21st minute, the Golden Arrows fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Lucas Mothobi couldn't finish the play. Promise Lekgwathi showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Jânio Motta in the 24th minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Lucas Mothobi in the 28th minute of play forced Gqeberha All Stars's goalkeeper Promise Lekgwathi to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After 30 played minutes Gqeberha All Stars got a freekick which was hit by Basil Mkhonza. Promise Lekgwathi made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Lucas Mothobi in the 30th minute of play. In the 32nd minute, Wang Xu Xing left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Golden Arrows fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 0-4. The supporters of Golden Arrows booed when Gqeberha All Stars was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 35 match minutes in a wonderful position. Boyisana Machete didn't get a good kick on the ball. Gqeberha All Stars's Promise Lekgwathi played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Jânio Motta in the 36th minute of play. When Golden Arrows's Lucas Mothobi in the 38th minute got a chance for a shot 38th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Gqeberha All Stars's goalie prevented a goal. Promise Lekgwathi made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Wang Xu Xing in the 39th minute of play. Basil Mkhonza was astounded when the referee showed him the red card after a seemingly innocent challenge, 41 minutes into the match. In a very dangerous position, a player in Gqeberha All Stars fell when an opponent tried to get the ball from him in the 41st minute. Penalty! In the 43rd minute there was a penalty for Golden Arrows. Lucas Mothobi stepped forward and shot the ball to the right of a diving Promise Lekgwathi. 0-5. Promise Lekgwathi showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Jânio Motta in the 47th minute of the match. After the first half Golden Arrows were leading 0-5. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

52 minutes into the game, Wang Xu Xing cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-6. Promise Lekgwathi was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Arne Arman kicked well hit freekick during the 58th minute of the match. Thabile Nauseb received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 62nd minute. Manuel Antono tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Promise Lekgwathi showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Jânio Motta, who was totally free with the ball in the 64th minute. In the 72nd minute, Golden Arrows's Jânio Motta ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Promise Lekgwathi. Promise Lekgwathi yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 0-8. Thabile Nauseb sent away a hard shot on goal in the 82nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Promise Lekgwathi showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Jânio Motta in the 84th minute of the match. With a little luck, Gqeberha All Stars's Promise Lekgwathi got control of the ball when Wang Xu Xing tried to sneak it across the goal line. A collision led to Golden Arrows getting a freekick after 91 minutes play. Wang Xu Xing hit a great ball. In the 93rd minute, Golden Arrows's Wang Xu Xing ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Promise Lekgwathi. Promise Lekgwathi yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 0-10.