A win at last

It had to take a late Benjamin Sibanda strike during the sudden death segment of extra time for FC Broadhurst to register their first win in as many weeks.

Coming from two goals down and managing to level the scores in the second half, Marina threatened to condemn Broadhurst to another defeat but their lack of tactical awareness betrayed their aspirations as they allowed Tiego to detect the pace in the midfield.

Had Tiego been closed down, FC Broadhurst could have lost the match but the ran circles in Marina's half, spreading passes which ever he wanted and Hlo had a field day enjoying play on the left side of the midfield. The duo's combination resulted in a pass that saw Benjamin winning a penalty after being hacked down in the 18 yard box by an under pressure Marina Captain, Maphosa.

Tiego who had scored Broadhurst's two goals in the first half stepped up to take the penalty as he sought to bag his first hat-trick in Broadhurst colours but this remains an elusive dream for him as his penalty shot was brilliantly saved by an impressive Marina goal minder.

However, it would be 20 minutes later that Broadhurst would net its third and wrap up this thunder and lightning encounter that was a must win for Broadhurst following their 5-2 demolition by Chipolopolo last week at Wildlife Stadium.

Although Broadhurst was humbled by Chipolopolo, their performance on the day spelt of a team that is good and eager for results and it was Marina who had to suffer the wrath of the likes of Parkers, Ronny and Mozy whose body language reveals characters that are allergic to defeat.

The referee had to be substituted at half time as impartiality seemed to be Greek to him as he constantly gave decisions in favour of Marina and there are times when his team also could not believe his decisions. You surely can not keep a good man down as Broadhurst managed to surge into the lead during the first half. In the second half the referee cum player had the heavens to thank as he was nearly skinned alive by Parkers after he had verbally assaulted him as Tiego was preparing to take the penalty.