Times Of Swaziland: LWANDLE HAT-TRICK INSPIRES  SWALLOWS TO EMPHATIC WIN

LWANDLE HAT-TRICK INSPIRES  SWALLOWS TO EMPHATIC WIN
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BY SANELE JELE on 18/01/2017 07:26:00


Royal Leopard..................... (1)2
Sabelo 32nd, Msimisi 75th
Mbabane Swallows.............. (2)3
Lwandle 17th, 20th, 48th
LOBAMBA – Lwandle Mkhwanazi’s hat-trick ensured that Mbabane Swallows
leapfrog Royal Leopard on the third spot of the Esibayeni Lodge Under 17 League.
The 16-year-old lanky striker scored a brace in the first 45 minutes and again
after resumption, he was on target to ensure his side triumph 3-2 against the
police ensemble, in a game played yesterday at Somhlolo National Stadium.
The win lifts Swallows to the third spot with 24 points after 13 outings with
Leopard sinking two places down the ladder on 22 points after Green Mamba beat
Moneni Pirates 3-2 to take the fourth spot.
The blue and white ensemble came into this game oozing with confidences
following their 11-0 emphatic win to struggling Midas City over the weekend.
However, they were brought to earth by the youthful red and white ensemble.
The game started like a house on fire with both sides creating clear-cut chances
but it was the visitors who drew first blood. Mkhwanazi was set for goal by
Thulizwe Dube in the 17th minute and upon reaching the danger zone, he unleashed
a rasping shot that beat Mnofto Mbingo across the poles.
Mkhwanazi doubled matters three minutes later through a close range volley to
give his side a healthy lead.
The host reduced the deficit just after the half hour mark through Sabelo
Tsabedze. He headed home a curling cross from Colani Nzima.
The Nathi Magagula-led charges continued where they left off after resumption as
they made it 3-0 just three minutes into the re-start. Mkhwanazi completed his
hat-trick after taking the defenders on a solo run before he let loose a
thunderbolt shot that gave the man on the poles no chance.