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THREE-LING TAMBUTI HUMBLE VOVOVO

20/10/2017 08:51:00 BY SANELE JELE

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(At Somhlolo National Stadium)

Vovovo................................. (0)0
Tambuti.............................. (2)3
Fabrice 5th, Neliso 9th, Mkhulisi 50th

LOBAMBA- Tambuti F.C shook off their early season poor start, with an emphatic 3-0 win over surprise package Vovovo F.C.

The Ubombo based ensemble notched up their second victory of the season last night at Somhlolo National Stadium, on form striker Neliso Myeni continuing his rich scoring run.
The result might not have affected their log standing, but it only helped bridged the gap with the teams above them as they trail them by four points with a game in hand.
It did not take them long to lay down the marker in the ties, opening the scoreboard five minutes into the game through dependable DRC striker Fabrice Mopina.

The former Matsapha United striker Mopina finished off from the goal mouth scramble.
Vovovo nearly levelled matters soon after through Mbabane Highlanders reject Mohammed Sabella, but his volley from nine yards hit the woodwork for a goal kick.
The sugar-belt side doubled their lead through diminutive striker Neliso Myeni in the ninth minute.
He finished off a curling cross from left winger Roy Mamba to beat Vovovo goalkeeper Machawe Dlamini.

The host team piled the pressure in search for an opener but missed numerous scoring opportunities. Mkhulisi was forced to make two crucial saves in the 29th minute and 32th minute .
On both occasions Sabella broke through the defenders but Mkhulisi did well to keep the score at2-0 until halftime.
After the resumption the Caleb Ngwenya coach side tried to attack in numbers but, were caught on a quick counter attack that resulted in Tambuti’s third goal scored by goalkeeper Thokozani Mkhulisi from a spotkick, five minutes from the recess.

Vovovo defender Siphelele Ngwane upended Roy Mamba inside the danger zone and referee Lucky ‘Makalakalane’ Ndlangamandla pointed to the spot and Mkhulisi converted to kill the tie.