Mbombela United send Spurs deeper into relegation
Even though Spurs pushed forward in the first half they found United defence very solid.
Before their game against Tshakhuma Tsha Madzihandila FC (TTM) Witbank Spurs had 18 points to play for in their last remaining five games.
Now Spurs remains with three games and nine points to play for.
They remain at the tail of the National First Division (NFD) with 21 points.
With all the negative reports coming from their camp, they have also parted ways with coach Shakes Mashaba and allegations of none payments to players, all is not well.
Spurs were beaten by Mbombela United 1-0 during their home game played at the Puma Stadium on Saturday, April 13.
Even though Spurs pushed forward in the first half they found United defence very solid.
A United player missed with header close to the goal post. Spurs Doctor Sikhosana had his strike but was saved for a corner-kick.
Spurs had double corners taken by Patrick Mubayiwa but nothing came out of it.
Hard working Spurs Joshua Sauls provided a good pass for Cleopas Dube but he was also blocked on his path.
United penetrated Spurs defence with their passing game and had their fair share of shots towards a goal.
Spurs tried their best but their best was not enough to register a goal. The core remains at 0-0 in the first half.
In the second half both teams showed some commitment but United remained the better team. Sauls had a cross and Dube also failed to connect again.
United had a place-kick and their forward missed with a header.
A United player came dribbling his way through Spurs to beat their goalkeeper Edmore Sibanda with a shot to the left.
Spurs Khetha Zwane had a good chance to score but his shot went wide.
Both teams made some changes to change the complexion of the match but the score remained 1-0.
Spurs will have to play for their lives for the three remaining games and make sure they get the nine points at hand.
Spurs will also have to pray that Real Kings loses all their remaining three games as well.
Kings have 27 points at position 15 and Ubuntu Cape Town have 28 points at position 14.
