Invaders FC rise to the occasion

Sibusiso Banda

Soshanguve’s Invader FC drew 4-4 against Mamelodi FC in a nail biting match of the SAB SAFA Tshwane League at Giant stadium on Sunday.

From the first whistle of the match, both teams played fast-paced attacking football but creating a lot of scoring opportunities but they turned unproductive.

Mamelodi’s Chermoundry Bobbejee, scored the opening goal in the 3rd minute after the home side defense had moved forward.

The home side had brilliant passes and created a lot of scoring opportunities but failed to convert to goals. All their shots blocked by the Mamelodi side’s strong defense.

In the last minutes of the first half, Titimalo Tabane tried find Mamelodi’s second goal but most of his shot hit the cross bar. It is only within 30 seconds of the second half, that Tabane the netted the goal he had been looking.

The home side tied to put more pressure on the opponents but the efforts were not successful. The Mamelodi side kept on attacking more. After missing a penalty in the 75th minute, the home sides were given another. Petros Seeqele successfully turned it to a goal.

The Mamelodi side could not sit back and watch the home side’s recovery. Lebohang Mashile added his goal to the score board and giving them the 3 -1 lead.

Koketso Phoshane and again Seeqele again came through and added the two much needed equalizing goals for the home team. The celebrations could not last as Mamelodi’s Glen Gezani rapidly added another goal.

But Tshepo Ramatsetse added the final forth equalizer for the home side.

Invader’s coach Sello Phetla said he his side needs to improve their play.

“Our first half performance was not impressive, but I am happy that the boys were able to rise to the occasion”

Mamelodi’s coach, Thabo Mokebe said he is not happy about the draw.