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Merinowelk
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Takalani Nkadimeng started the match with the kick off. Alpheus Strauss scored 1-0 in the 3rd match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of William Fortuin, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. The supporters of Merinowelk booed when Gaybrook was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 6 match minutes in a wonderful position. Johann Thebe didn't get a good kick on the ball. William Fortuin showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Lindo Okpara in the 10th minute of the match. In the 12th minute, Takalani Nkadimeng made a precise shot to the right of Steve Mokatimi. Merinowelk's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-1. In the 15th minute, Takalani Nkadimeng left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Gaybrook fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 1-2. After some fancy dribbling in the 18th minute, Nelson Makweni managed to get in a good position for a shot. Gaybrook's supporters rose to their feet, but Nelson Makweni was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Steve Mokatimi breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Nelson Makweni sent away a hard shot on goal in the 27th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After 31 played minutes Gaybrook got a freekick which was hit by Johann Thebe. Themba Melele struck a weak shot in the 32nd minute. William Fortuin didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Merinowelk. In the 34th minute, Maseti Madiba hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 37thth minute of the game Takalani Nkadimeng who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Merinowelk's Steve Mokatimi was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. After some fancy dribbling in the 39th minute, Simamane Lekgwathi managed to get in a good position for a shot. Gaybrook's supporters rose to their feet, but Simamane Lekgwathi was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Steve Mokatimi breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Takalani Nkadimeng sent away a hard shot on goal in the 43rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After the first half Gaybrook were leading 1-2. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

After some fancy dribbling in the 52nd minute, Simamane Lekgwathi managed to get in a good position for a shot. Gaybrook's supporters rose to their feet, but Simamane Lekgwathi was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Steve Mokatimi breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. After 61st play minutes Takalani Nkadimeng shot 1-3, a short shot which went by Steve Mokatimi and just under the crossbar into goal. When Mpho Klein fell near the penalty area in the 66th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Merinowelk's protests and gave Mpho Klein a yellow card for diving instead. After 66 played minutes Merinowelk got a freekick which was hit by Mpho Klein. In the 67th minute, Mpho Klein hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. When Nelson Makweni fell near the penalty area in the 68th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Gaybrook's protests and gave Nelson Makweni a yellow card for diving instead. After a rather tough play, Gaybrook's Nelson Makweni got a free kick in the 68th minute. Gaybrook's Takalani Nkadimeng came free and shot a quick shot against goal 75 minutes in the game, fortunately Steve Mokatimi had problems saving as it came toward the left post. With a little luck, Merinowelk's Steve Mokatimi got control of the ball when Takalani Nkadimeng tried to sneak it across the goal line. When Nelson Makweni came up free with the goalie in the 78th minute, the Gaybrook 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 Nelson Makweni couldn't finish the play. A hard shot 80 in the game by Takalani Nkadimeng from a close distance when the talented Steve Mokatimi managed to make a qualified save. Merinowelk's players were relieved. A collision led to Merinowelk getting a freekick after 81 minutes play. Mpho Klein hit a great ball. Steve Mokatimi stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Takalani Nkadimeng's shot from short distance in the 84th minute. A collision led to Merinowelk getting a freekick after 85 minutes play. Ivan Takane hit a great ball. Nelson Makweni was really disappointed when he shot the ball just outside the right post instead of scoring a goal in the 88th minute. Gaybrook's manager could be seen on the sidelines shaking his head and muttering to himself as his team had just wasted another chance. Takalani Nkadimengs short, quick shot in the 91stth minute got Steve Mokatimi to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. Takalani Nkadimeng who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 93rdth minute tested the skills of Steve Mokatimi when he managed to save the team from getting behind. A hard shot 95 in the game by Takalani Nkadimeng from a close distance when the talented Steve Mokatimi managed to make a qualified save. Merinowelk's players were relieved. Takalani Nkadimeng who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 96thth minute tested the skills of Steve Mokatimi when he managed to save the team from getting behind. A hard shot 97 in the game by Takalani Nkadimeng from a close distance when the talented Steve Mokatimi managed to make a qualified save. Merinowelk's players were relieved. When the match was over Gaybrook could go home with a victory in their luggage, having controlled the game far better than Merinowelk throughout the match.