League

Stadium Of The Risin
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) After some fancy dribbling in the 4th minute, Sam Roberts managed to get in a good position for a shot. Rising Sun F.C's supporters rose to their feet, but Sam Roberts was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Rabelani Khumalo breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. After some fancy dribbling in the 6th minute, Patrice Magagane managed to get in a good position for a shot. Rising Sun F.C's supporters rose to their feet, but Patrice Magagane was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Rabelani Khumalo breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. If Patrice Magagane had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 10th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. The audience thought a goal was coming when Patrice Magagane got free with Rabelani Khumalo in the 10th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Rabelani Khumalo showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Sam Roberts, who was totally free with the ball in the 14th minute. Dumisane King scored 0-1 in the 17th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Mthunzi Maduna, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. If Dumisane King had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 20th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 25 minutes into the game, Musa Mabalane was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Rising Sun F.C's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Evutha the free kick. Melusi Qabi was probably a little too eager to shoot when he, in the 26th played minute, shot the ball from way out. The shot was hard, but the ball flew wide of the goal. When Mpenza Inguana fell near the penalty area in the 27th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Rising Sun F.C's protests and gave Mpenza Inguana a yellow card for diving instead. The supporters of Evutha booed when Rising Sun F.C was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 27 match minutes in a wonderful position. Mpenza Inguana didn't get a good kick on the ball. When Evutha's Charles Liau in the 30th minute got a chance for a shot 30th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Rising Sun F.C's goalie prevented a goal. In the 31st minute Dumisane King shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Mthunzi Maduna saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Charles Liau fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 38th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Mthunzi Maduna having to interfere. In the 40th minute Dumisane King shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Mthunzi Maduna saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Rising Sun F.C's Mthunzi Maduna played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Charles Liau in the 41st minute of play. In the 43rd minute Charles Liau shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Mthunzi Maduna saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Rabelani Khumalo stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Sam Roberts's shot from short distance in the 47th minute. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 0-1 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Charles Liau made a kick off. Mthunzi Maduna made an important save on a dangerous shot by Dumisane King in the 51st minute. 54 minutes into the match, Evutha's Charles Liau sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Mthunzi Maduna narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Mthunzi Maduna made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Charles Liau in the 56th minute of play. During the 56th minute of the match Mpenza Inguana completely mistimed his tackle and brought down his opponent. The referee gave Mpenza Inguana a yellow card, his second in the match, which meant he could no longer take part in the game. Mpenza Inguana hit a great freekick 57 minutes into the match. In the 61st minute, Evutha's Charles Liau dribbled the ball into the box and hit a shot with the outside of his foot, sending the keeper the wrong way. 0-2. After some fancy dribbling in the 65th minute, Charles Liau managed to get in a good position for a shot. Evutha's supporters rose to their feet, but Charles Liau was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Mthunzi Maduna breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. 68 minutes into the match, Rising Sun F.C's goalkeeper Mthunzi Maduna had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Dumisane King. In the 69th minute, Patrice Magagane got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. Patrice Magagane 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. Patrice Magagane received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 74th minute. Rabelani Khumalo tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The supporters of Evutha booed when Rising Sun F.C was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 76 match minutes in a wonderful position. Fuzile Thwala didn't get a good kick on the ball. Melusi Qabi shot from long distance in the 77th minute, but Mthunzi Maduna was prepared and stopped the ball at the left post. 79 minutes into the game, Charles Liau lined in a short shot 0-3 behind a frustrated Mthunzi Maduna. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Charles Liau in the 83rd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Mthunzi Maduna saved Rising Sun F.C from getting behind. Charles Liau fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 90th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Mthunzi Maduna having to interfere. In the 93rd minute, Evutha's Dumisane King ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Mthunzi Maduna. Mthunzi Maduna yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 0-4. The Rising Sun F.C supporters were disappointed that their team didn't take anything from the match, despite matching Evutha's performance. The match ended with a win for Evutha.