MASERU - Bantu FC and Matlama FC played to a 1-1 draw on Sunday at Setsoto Stadium in the Econet Premier League match hosted by Bantu FC.
sports
Feb. 17, 2020
STAFF REPORTER
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It ends all square for the titans
Matlama Vs Bantu
It was all Bantu in the early stages of the first half of the match but Matlama's defense and goalkeeper Monaheng Ramalefane put in a sterling performance to deny A Matšo Matebele any scoring chance.
It was more of an open affair in the middle stages of the first half but Matlama FC took the chance to break the deadlock on the 35th minute of the game as Jane Thabantšo converted from a penalty spot handing Tse Putsoa a 1-0 lead. The game went into the half-time Matlama leading Bantu by a goal.
However, Matlama's fans were stunned into silence moments later in the early stages of the second half as the A Matšo Matebele's favourite Litšepe Marabe struck and equalized 3 minutes into the second half. Despite the hard work of both teams on the pitch, none of them was lucky enough to convert and lead their team to victory.
The draw resulted in Bantu dropping points for the second time in the 2019/2020 season, but Bob Mafoso's coached team remain unbeaten and confidently remain at the top of the Econet Premier League with a 12 points lead.
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Bantu have secured 44 points in the 16 games played, won 14 of the games, drew only 2 games, and have scored a whopping 40 goals while conceding only 5 goals.
Matlama FC are currently second with 32 points in 16 games played, winning 9 of the games, having lost 2 games, drew in 5 games and have scored a total of 29 goals and conceded a minimum of 10 goals.
Swallows FC and Lijabatho FC are currently in the relegation zone but however, there is still some hope for Lijabatho FC as they are one point beneath Liphakoe FC who are in position 12 with 13 points while Lijabatho are in position 13 with 12 points.
Matlama FC are the defending champions of the 2018/2019 Econet Premier League.
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