Molepolole based outfit Masitaoka Football Club (FC) continued their remarkable form when they brushed aside a sheepish Sankoyo Bush Bucks 2-1 in an Orange FA Cup’s last 32 encounter this past weekend in Molepolole.
Having rested most of his key players Masitaoka mentor, Nelson Olebile, fielded a completely different side that excluded in-form players such as Christopher Lemme, Emmanuel Ditodi and Monageng Thaele as the coach strategically reserved them for their next league assignment.
In the midst of a drizzling rain at Molepolole Sports Complex on Saturday, the match started slowly with both sides failing to create goal scoring opportunities, but ‘Majatlhaga’ as the team ‘B’ squad is affectionately referred to, grew in confidence as the match reached the half hour mark.
Nevertheless, Masitaoka’s Nigerian forward livewire, Tolani Olaoye, broke the deadlock on the 40th minute with a superb volley before Topo Piet extended the lead making it 2-0 just before recess.
On the second-half, Ngurungu as Sankoyo are affectionately known, introduced their 24-year-old wonder-kid, Aobakwe Shango who instantly became a thorn in Masitaoka’s defence.
It did not take him long to pull one goal from behind with a simple tap-in to inspire confidence in his side.
Moreover, Sankoyo began pressing hard against Masitaoka as they were in search of an equaliser, but Masitaoka’s formidable defence kept their opponents at bay.
In a post match interview with Voice Sport, Masitaoka FC mentor Olebile said he was happy for his second string team. “I am delighted about how the boys played, considering the fact that they are a second string team. I am proud that we have gone through, but credit must go to Sankoyo, they really put up a good fight,” he said.
On the other hand, Bush Bucks gaffer Anthony Timothy said his side dominated the match, “We were in charge of the whole play, they only had two chances and converted both of them while we were wasteful with the numerous chances we created. I believe we could have won this match, had we taken our chances,” he said.