Wonder, Letlapeng share spoils

BOITUMELO KHUTSAFALO
Staff Writer | Saturday May 11, 2013 00:00

 

Following the controversial termination of both Police XI and Security Systems' Premier League status, Police XI players found themselves in dilemma. The Botswana Football Association (BFA) opened a special transfer window for those players affected by their club's demise. Police XI loaned Zebras defender, Ndiyapo Letsholathebe to BDF XI there was little information as to where the likes of Betsho Pius, Dennis Kaelo, Jackson Legodi and Clarkson Dzimbiri would go. With Wonder Sporting looking set to get promoted to the Premier League, the said players have since joined them in an effort to improve their chances.

Just like Police XI, Wonder is an institutional club for the Botswana Police Service (BPS) under the Special Support Group (SSG) branch. Besides former Police XI players, Wonder Sporting also managed to secure the services of former Gaborone United left back, Boitumelo 'Bashin' Modisaotsile. However Letlapeng were not to be intimidated by the big names and never looked like a side playing away from home. They were solid at back although their goalkeeper, Mxolisi Godaba looked suspect at times.

The combination of skillful winger, Kelelelo Kgosimore and striker, Phenyo Magosi looked dangerous every time the duo were in possession but were let down at many times by last decision upfront. Wonder Sporting were the first to find the back of the net through Dzimbiri in the first half. It was the only goal of the first half.  In the second half, Letlapeng pushed forward more often with Mpho Letsholo also now becoming more visible. They were rewarded in the 62nd minute through Magosi whose left footed shot gave Legodi no chance. The goal lifted the match a bit higher as both sides pushed for a winner.Letlapeng goalkeeper's fingertips were enough to deny long serving Wonder Sporting striker, Duncan Kgopolelo. Kgopolelo who played for Zebras under former coach, Veselin Jelusic was substituted in the 75th minute as his team looked for fresh legs to try and shake Letlapeng defence.However Letlapeng worked tirelessly at the back to secure a point away from home.

Team Line ups:Wonder Sporting: Legodi, Katlego Masole, Modisaotsile, Poloko Khole, Dikgakgamatso Kesolofetse, Mowa Mowa, Duncan Kgopolelo (Uyapo Seleka 75), Kaelo, Mkhululi Moyo, Dzimbiri, Pius

Letlapeng: Godaba, Kefitile Magama, Bakang Mabotho, Mpho Manyema, Thabang Dira, Magosi, Mpho Letsholo, Boitumelo Mbe, Tumisang Setereke, Kgosimore, Mompoloki RangwangReferee: Lekgotla Johannes