Police took the lead from the first set, showing intention to run away with it but Kutlwano were able to come from behind to settle the score. Alec Engleton of Police went for attack only for the threat to be dealt with by Kutlwano. The game was now getting into high tempo as Kutlwano took the lead, with its supporters breaking into song and dance.
Feeling the pressure, Lemogang Magote was able to steal a point for Police. Kutlwano opposite blocker, Tiro Otimile who was in his element, punished Police with a mid air spike. The side was now marching to victory as Police kept making mistakes. ‘Big House’ as Kutlwano is known to its legion of fans, claimed the set with a huge margin of 25-14. Kutlwano continued having an upper hand at the start of the second, setting the pace with beautiful serves. Tyiyapo Madeluka’s brilliant play left Police players paralysed as he hit their mid court to give Kutlwano a 9-5 lead.
