Times Of Swaziland: MISSED CHANCES HAUNT  SIHLANGU IN SECOND MATCH

MISSED CHANCES HAUNT  SIHLANGU IN SECOND MATCH
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BY NTOKOZO MAGONGO on 10/03/2014 04:14:00


MASERU – Sihlangu settled for a 0-0 draw against Lesotho yesterday. The match
was their second in less than three days. On Friday the team won 1-0 and coach
Harries ‘Madze’ Bulunga made many changes in the team that played yesterday.
The players are rated to 10.
The players’ ratings:
Mphikeleli Dlamini 6/10
The Royal Leopard goalkeeper had little to do in a dull first half. He was only
called into action in the second half where he had to make two brilliant saves.
He also communicated well with his defence marshalled by Sifiso Mabila.
Sifiso Maseko 6/10
The workaholic Young Buffaloes right back had a splendid outing in both games.
He defended well and on numerous occasions joined the attack, and was twice
denied by the Lesotho goalkeeper trying to score a goal.
Sikhumbuzo Ntimane 5/10
He has not played many games in the national team, and that lack of experience
at this level reared its head at times. He was not as solid as he is at club
level, but the good thing was that he was able to communicate with his fellow
teammates at the back.
Sifiso Mabila 6/10
The Mbabane Swallows player could have done much better considering his
experience. He was always spot on in clearing the lines, but there were moments
where he was caught off guard by the opposition.
Machawe Dlamini 4/10
He was comfortable on the ball and initiated attacks from the back. However, his
lack of pace was exposed at times by the speedy Basotho strikers. His over
reliance on the offside trap almost cost his team, but still the player was
solid on one-on-one situations.
Sifiso Nkambule 7/10
He vindicated his selection into the team with a good showing. He always
demonstrated his hard fighting ability and his biting tackles intimidated the
opposition.
Bheki Dlamini 4/10
It was not by mistake that he was rested for Zweli Mlilo Nxumalo at half time.
The midfield strong man was far from his best. He conceded needless fouls in the
danger area.
Mthunzi Mkhontfo 4/10
The Mbabane Midas City winger literally failed to impose himself in the game. He
was duly pulled out for Ndumiso ‘Skhokho’ Shongwe in the second half.
Mxolisi Lukhele 5/10
The Moneni Pirates player controlled the midfield well and his passes were
always good. He would time and again deliver good crosses into the area. He also
showed his class in taking shots at goal even though he missed targets or saved
by goalkeeper.
Sandile Hlatshwako 5/10
The Malanti Chiefs striker only created two scoring chances before he was rested
after sustaining a head injury. He could have done better considering that he
scored the goal that gave Sihlangu the 1-0 on Friday. There is a room for
improvement as he was playing his second game in the national team colours.
Tony ‘TT’ Tsabedze 7/10
The left footed flying winger showed great experience in the game. He initiated
most of the Sihlangu attacks from the wing and delivered a number of telling
crosses into the area for the strikers who missed the chances.
Substitutes:
Zweli ‘Mlilo’ Nxumalo, Ndumiso Shongwe, Muntu Mamba and Mphile Tsabedze.
All the players were introduced to the game in the second half.