Clinical Majatlhaga claimed their fourth win of the 2022/23 season as they defeated Township Rollers 3-0 in the seventh week of Botswana Premier League games held at Molepolole Sports Complex on Saturday afternoon.
Two goals from Bakang Tsholang and one from speedy winger Tlhago Ratshukudu ensured a dominating win for Masitaoka over Mapalastina; third victory from the four games between the two teams since last year December.
The visitors dominated most parts of the first half, but Majatlhaga broke the deadlock two minutes before the half time break after goalkeeper Kabelo Dambe parried Christopher Lemme’s powerful strike into the path of unmarked Bakang Tsholang, leaving him with an open net to aim from 6 yards.
The next big moment in the game came on the 47th minute, just two minutes after the second half restart when former Rollers lad Thabang Khuduga unleashed a shot from close range which was saved by Dambe after Rollers defense failed to clear their lines following a corner kick which was well taken by Olebogeng Ramotse. Tsholang pounced and produced a remarkable piece of agility to guide the ball into the net with a header to score his third league goal of the campaign and second of the game.
With two goals down, Rollers attackers kept coming at Majatlhaga solid backline to search for openings but found it difficult to penetrate, and on the 81st minute against the run of play Masitaoka grabbed their third of the day. Christopher Lemme found Tlhago Ratshukudu inside the box in plenty of space and he converted with ease past a diving Dambe.
Rollers attackers forced some good saves from shot stopper Victor James and the visitors thought they had pulled one back after the Namibian Striker Terry Uiseb rebound goal was ruled out for an offside following his strike that hit the post from the penalty spot.
Masitaoka are now undefeated in all their 2022/23 home games at Molepolole Sports Complex, winning all the four matches as well as keeping four clean sheets at the back.
Line-Up: James (16), Sepatela (7), Gabadise (5), Kamberipa © (15), Khuduga (17), Kotze (8), Ramotse (18), Salani (11) (Bogale 2’), Tsholang (19), Ratshukudu (13) (Monaheng 30’), Lemme (9)
Subs Not Used: Motswagole (32), Tjizake (4), Van-Neel (22), Ramotlhwa (23), Molelowamodimo (24), Gagoitseope (20), Ogotseng (14)
Cautions: 11. I, Salani 37min’
Head Coach: Mandla Mpofu