Amagluglug FC crowned champions

Amagluglug FC beat Dipitsi FC in the finals of the Top Eight games at Phomolong grounds on February 3.

Amagluglug coach Rapule Mashilo said in the first half, his team scored 25 minutes into the game, a goal scored by Simpiwe Daka.

“We had no substitution and no injuries.  At half time break, we led 1-0. During the break, I told my boys the game was tough. I highlighted areas of weakness and told them to pick up from there,” said Rapule.

He said a few minutes into the second half, their opponents equalised and immediately Amagluglug switched off because they were tired.

When the final whistle blew, the score was 1-1 and the game went into a penalty shoot-out. Amagluglug finally won the game 4-2.

Of his team, he said: “Boys you have what it takes, just put more effort.”

In another game of the series against Rabie Ridge, Amagluglug shone. Rapule said against Rabie Ridge FC, the game started slowly. However, his players gradually gained dominance.

“We had a lot of chances, but we missed a couple of them.

The game started to open up for us and that is when began to penetrate. Thirty-five minutes into the game, Neo Molefe scored for us (Amagluglug FC ),” said Rapule.

Rapule said his side continued to dominate the game. He said their opponents only had one clear chance which they fluffed.

“I told my boys to start communicating effectively and to push harder. They did exactly that and this worked in our favour. In the second half Kholisile Sibisi scored our second goal to make it 2-0 in our favour,” Rapule said.

In an earlier game, Amagluglug beat Ward 7 FC 1-0. Rapule said the match was tough, but they went through with a slight margin.

“We were not even sure if we were going to win but Neo Molefe managed to score the only goal of the match,” said Rapule.