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Middeldal
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Shakeel Nauseb got the match started through his kick off. Elias Tshabalala might have been able to make a better finish in the 3rd minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Musa Maduna. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Elias Tshabalala ran back to his position shaking his head. Elias Tshabalala sent away a hard shot on goal in the 4th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Liverpool FC's Musa Maduna played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Elias Tshabalala in the 6th minute of play. Shakeel Nauseb's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Maluleke Phakathi read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 8th minute of play. Henry Madiya charged in rather forcefully in the 9th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Henry Madiya the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Henry Madiya kicked well hit freekick during the 10th minute of the match. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Elias Tshabalala in the 11th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Musa Maduna saved Liverpool FC from getting behind. Middeldal's Elias Tshabalala got a good chance for a goal in the 16th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. 19 minutes into the match, Liverpool FC's goal looked a bit too open when Elias Tshabalala came free, but Musa Maduna reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Musa Maduna showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Elias Tshabalala in the 20th minute of the match. Musa Maduna stood somewhat misplaced when Elias Tshabalala came free in front of goal and shot 1-0 to the left of him in the 22 minute. If Thabile Setlaba had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 34th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. If Elias Tshabalala had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 36th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. An unexpectedly hard shot by Elias Tshabalala in the 38th minute of play forced Liverpool FC's goalkeeper Musa Maduna to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Liverpool FC's Musa Maduna proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 40th minute of the match, managed to save Liverpool FC from getting a goal against them. In the 41st minute, Henry Madiya hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After 44 played minutes Middeldal got a freekick which was hit by Thami Klaasens. If Shakeel Nauseb had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 46th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. All the noise was coming from the home fans when the whistle went for half-time. The home team had fought hardest to put themselves in a deserved lead.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Elias Tshabalala made a kick off. When Henry Webb fell near the penalty area in the 56th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Middeldal's protests and gave Henry Webb a yellow card for diving instead. A collision led to Middeldal getting a freekick after 56 minutes play. Henry Webb hit a great ball. Thabile Setlaba struck a weak shot in the 65th minute. Musa Maduna didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Middeldal. 68 minutes into the match, Elias Tshabalala notched a goal, 3-0, to the right of Liverpool FC's Musa Maduna. Musa Maduna was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Ebrahim Mabele charged in rather forcefully in the 71st minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Ebrahim Mabele the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 71st match minute, Middeldal was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Ebrahim Mabele to maneuver through the defense. After having played for 76 minutes, Thabile Setlaba managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Middeldal's supporters crossed their fingers, but Thabile Setlaba was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Maluleke Phakathi showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Shakeel Nauseb, who was totally free with the ball in the 78th minute. In the 79th minute, Liverpool FC's Shakeel Nauseb ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Maluleke Phakathi. Maluleke Phakathi yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 3-1. Elias Tshabalala struck a weak shot in the 83rd minute. Musa Maduna didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Middeldal. In the 87th minute, Elias Tshabalala 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. Musa Maduna didn't succeed to prevent the ball from going into goal when Middeldal's Elias Tshabalala shot an unexpected shot in the crossbar's under edge and made 4-1 in the ordered_time% minute. There was no doubt that Middeldal were the better team. Middeldal's players enjoyed the ovations of the crowd after the victory.