Following another convincing win over the weekend, Benjamin Sibanda, FC Broadhurst Fixtures Manager has been called to seek better opponents as the team seeks challenging encounters.
It comes as no surprise that none of the team's players even knows the name of the team they beat 5-3 this past Sunday and this punctuates the mediocre state of that day's opponents. Playing Coach Bongs' favourite formation of 4-3-3, Broadhurst went for the half time break leading 3-0 though the margin could have been arrogantly wider had Benji been clinical with his finishes - he chose power when the easier thing to do was to place the ball beyond a hapless keeper.
Letting the foot off the paddle in the second half got the Broadhurst's nameless opponents a chance to grab three quick goals and there was nothing the coach could do as he was the game's referee. But experience won the day as the team managed to regroup and put the game beyond reach by two well orchestrated goals.
This is the match that saw Thutsi play a blinder - making surging runs from right back and swinging into the 18 yard area tempting dangerous crosses. The opponents had "killed" his wing opting to attack through the centre of the park and via the left wing but their game plan flopped.
Instead of celebrating victory players led by Zeal Murapa who had been very wasteful in front of goal in the second half, urged the fixtures manager to find better opponents as the team is now tired of easy wins that some likened to "stroll in the park."
The message seems to have been heard as Benji quickly organised a match with Chipolopolo who looked like a team to beat and humble according to their display during a match at the National stadium arena this past Sunday. Two of their easily noticed players are their wide right midfielder who seems to like running at defenders and their striker who is skillful.
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Sunday, February 14, 2010
FC Broadhurst honours Valentine's day
The woman power was really felt as Broadhurst F C suspended this weekend's match to allow players time to be with their loved ones on Valentine's day
The eagerly awaited return leg between Broadhurst F C and Gaborone central F C was postponed to a later date to be advised, as Valentine's day claimed its first of a number of scalps. With Gaborone Central F C raring to go and itching for revenge of the defeat they suffered earlier in the season, Broadhurst F C had to issue an emergency apology as most of the players were committed to other fixtures which could not be postponed.
Impeccable sources say that Mr Benjamin Sibanda (mukwerekwere) cancelled the Central game
on short notice as he, together with the notorious duo of Freedmore Sidume (my ball my ball) and Thulani Moyo (amasimba) had planned to spoil their wives and enjoy a valentine's camp out as couples. The outing is understood to have been planned in a cloud of secrecy.
on short notice as he, together with the notorious duo of Freedmore Sidume (my ball my ball) and Thulani Moyo (amasimba) had planned to spoil their wives and enjoy a valentine's camp out as couples. The outing is understood to have been planned in a cloud of secrecy.This decision however, did not go down well with players like Rony, Tinashe, Simba and Zeal who just can't spend a weekend without doing what they know best: which is showcasing their skills on the field of play. Mr Moses Vurayai also had to suffer a great disappointment as he had to stay home after a fierce battle with his wife to obtain a visa for today's match. As understanding as they usually are, the rest of the players posted a message on their website wishing the valentine trio success on their respective fixtures, it was still however not known whether a referee would have been needed for these matches.
On a positive note, one commentator noted that the move to cancel the fixture may prove to be one which is worthwhile in future, as after spoiling partners (whether in the bush or in Gaborone) on valentines day, it is expected that there will be an increase in the number of approved visas for future fixtures, and that the team will be with full tanks in the next matches.Until next week, peace out!!!
Monday, February 1, 2010
Indiscipline rears its ugly head again
The month of January was capped by another sterling performance by FC Broadhurst as they ran riot over a hapless Gaborone West based Proper Soccer FC, claiming victory with an intimidating 9-0 scoreline. The game also marked the return of Freedmore Sidume, Thando and young Vusa Mlava, writes Simba Nembaware.
Freedmore had a lovely day playing from left back while Thando was good at central defence and the icing on his cake of performance was him scoring his first goal of the season, albeit with a deflated ball. Thando would later go on goals at maintain a clean sheet as had been done by Mlava in the first half. The young Mlava left at the start of the second half with the coach's blessings presumably to do his homework.
But such performances were overshadowed by a moment of indiscipline which saw Thulani verbally assaulting Coach Bongs saying the coach was talking amasimba (Zulu slang for bullshit). Reports say what irked Thulani was the coach telling Simba to disregard Thutsi's call for him to release the ball to him but instead chip the ball forward for Ronny who was edging towards the opposition's 18 yard area.
This bruised Thulani's ego considering that prior to the match, Coach Bongs and Vusa Mlava had vehemently denied Thulani the opportunity to select the team. Coach Bongs was to pick a 4 -3-3 formation based team that translated to Thulani starting on the bench.
His reaction to the coach's sentiments was him vowing not to mark anymore and this caused a strain on Parkers and Moses who now found themselves having alot of work to do as Thulani was now literally a passenger on the field. And as the match ended, he walked off the pitch saying loud enough to everyone's attention that "kulabantu abasidlalisa amasimba" (there are people bullshitting us). It did not make sense to other players and the coach himself who had to ask who that person was and to his surprise he learnt that it was him.
Freed tried to quell the assuming rage of fire by pouring water on it, dismissing the coach's instructions as the usual casual talk associated with the team when its winning but Thulani would have nothing of it instead choosing to stick to his "amasimba" rhetoric. Thulani seemed unfazed with the presence of Pastor Ncube.
However sources at Coach Bong's Moditshane residence say the coach and the player have since made peace following a telephone conversation the duo had later during the day.
This is not the first time that a Broadhurst player has exhibited indiscipline. After being judged to be offside during a tension filled match against Gaborone Central last season, Benjamin who is an ordained deacon at Broadhurst S.D.A Church, kicked the ball out of the pitch; so far away that the referee had no option but to blow the whistle and end the game.
Freedmore had a lovely day playing from left back while Thando was good at central defence and the icing on his cake of performance was him scoring his first goal of the season, albeit with a deflated ball. Thando would later go on goals at maintain a clean sheet as had been done by Mlava in the first half. The young Mlava left at the start of the second half with the coach's blessings presumably to do his homework.
But such performances were overshadowed by a moment of indiscipline which saw Thulani verbally assaulting Coach Bongs saying the coach was talking amasimba (Zulu slang for bullshit). Reports say what irked Thulani was the coach telling Simba to disregard Thutsi's call for him to release the ball to him but instead chip the ball forward for Ronny who was edging towards the opposition's 18 yard area.
This bruised Thulani's ego considering that prior to the match, Coach Bongs and Vusa Mlava had vehemently denied Thulani the opportunity to select the team. Coach Bongs was to pick a 4 -3-3 formation based team that translated to Thulani starting on the bench.
His reaction to the coach's sentiments was him vowing not to mark anymore and this caused a strain on Parkers and Moses who now found themselves having alot of work to do as Thulani was now literally a passenger on the field. And as the match ended, he walked off the pitch saying loud enough to everyone's attention that "kulabantu abasidlalisa amasimba" (there are people bullshitting us). It did not make sense to other players and the coach himself who had to ask who that person was and to his surprise he learnt that it was him.
Freed tried to quell the assuming rage of fire by pouring water on it, dismissing the coach's instructions as the usual casual talk associated with the team when its winning but Thulani would have nothing of it instead choosing to stick to his "amasimba" rhetoric. Thulani seemed unfazed with the presence of Pastor Ncube.
However sources at Coach Bong's Moditshane residence say the coach and the player have since made peace following a telephone conversation the duo had later during the day.
This is not the first time that a Broadhurst player has exhibited indiscipline. After being judged to be offside during a tension filled match against Gaborone Central last season, Benjamin who is an ordained deacon at Broadhurst S.D.A Church, kicked the ball out of the pitch; so far away that the referee had no option but to blow the whistle and end the game.
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