League

Don Ramon Stadium
Spectators: 9220 (Terracing: 6916, Seating: 2121, VIP seats: 183) Merinowelk's Mpho Klein started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. Nick Mokhasi received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 6th minute. Steve Mokatimi tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Nick Mokhasi received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 12th minute. Steve Mokatimi tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The supporters of Merinowelk booed when CHALAY FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 14 match minutes in a wonderful position. Jocob Mangope didn't get a good kick on the ball. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Mpho Klein in the 16th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Maseti Qabi prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Maseti Qabi showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Alpheus Strauss, who was totally free with the ball in the 17th minute. Merinowelk's Alpheus Strauss got a good chance for a goal in the 19th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Mpho Klein scored 0-1 in the 21st match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Maseti Qabi, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Thanks to some nice moves Papi Setlaba could shoot a difficult shot in the 30th minute, which Steve Mokatimi however easily saved by the left post. Steve Mokatimi made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Nick Mokhasi in the 35th minute of play. Alpheus Strauss sent away a hard shot on goal in the 41st minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Maseti Qabi didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Mpho Klein went, in the 43rd minute, to the upper right corner, 1-2 was the resulting score. Themba Melele kicked well hit freekick during the 47th minute of the match. Steve Mokatimi took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Nick Mokhasi, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The CHALAY FC players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. Merinowelk were winning 1-2.

In the 55th minute, Nick Mokhasi hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Alpheus Strauss in the 57thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Maseti Qabi, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Maseti Qabi was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Mpho Klein showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 1-3 in the 62 minute of play. Charles Thokozani charged in rather forcefully in the 67th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Charles Thokozani the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After a rather tough play, Merinowelk's Charles Thokozani got a free kick in the 68th minute. Alpheus Strauss sent away a hard shot on goal in the 72nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Alpheus Strauss could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 74th minute of the match, but Maseti Qabi made a huge save. Steve Mokatimi took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Nick Mokhasi, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Nick Mokhasi received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 77th minute. Steve Mokatimi tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After having played for 80 minutes, Mpho Klein managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Merinowelk's supporters crossed their fingers, but Mpho Klein was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Papi Setlaba sent away a hard shot on goal in the 93rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. Merinowelk had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.