{"id":34428,"date":"2023-09-25T14:03:47","date_gmt":"2023-09-25T14:03:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/eswatini\/all-news\/momo-cup-birds-fly-over-bull"},"modified":"2023-09-25T14:59:43","modified_gmt":"2023-09-25T14:59:43","slug":"momo-cup-birds-fly-over-bull","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/eswatini\/all-news\/momo-cup-birds-fly-over-bull","title":{"rendered":"MoMo Cup: Birds fly over \u2018Bull\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Eswatini. <\/strong><\/span>Mbabane Highlanders players falling to stop the Mbabane Swallows goal scored by Ayanda Gadlela not in the pic during the MoMo Cup playoff where Swallows won 2-1 on Saturday at Mavuso Sports Centre.<\/p>\n<p><b>Mbabane Highlanders &#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;.(1)1<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Sibusiso Tfwala (27th)<\/p>\n<p><b>Mbabane Swallows &#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;..(0)2<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Ayanda Gadlela (52nd,73rd)<\/p>\n<p>Mbabane Swallows had to dust themselves from the recent 6-0 bashing at the expense of Mbabane Highlanders, when they earned the early season bragging rights with a resounding 2-1 win over cross-town rivals Highlanders to book a place in the MoMo Cup semi-finals.<\/p>\n<p>The gallant \u2018Beautiful Birds\u2019 came from a goal down to outsmart their bitterrivals in front of over 2 000 fans at Mavuso Sports Centre on Saturday. This was the first derby win for Caleb Ngwenya since he took over coaching the red and white side last season.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018Umkhonto kaShaka\u2019, as they are affectionately known, kept their spear under wraps until the second half through goals from Ayanda Gadlela and Sizolwethu \u2018Nunu\u2019 Shabalala. This was a stab in the heart for Highlanders, who had taken an early lead in the first half through Sibusiso Tfwala after a cagey start in the 27th minute.<\/p>\n<p>The hard-working Tfwala headed home a Noko Molekwane cross after Swallows goalkeeper Sandanezwe Mathabela failed to deal with Delisa Gama\u2019s long ball. This allowed the nippy- footed Molekwane to deliver a well-placed cross in the path of Thwala, who provoked wild celebrations from the Highlanders faithful.<\/p>\n<p>The \u2018 Black Bull\u2019 continued to press the opposition with full-back Delisa Gama, having his dipping free-kick saved by Mathabela six minutes before the break. The match went to the breather with Highlanders fans in a jovial mood, as their team enjoyed a slender advantage over their fierce rivals.<\/p>\n<p>The \u2018 Beautiful Birds\u2019 came back recharged in the second half as Felix \u2018Fela\u2019 Badenhorst saw his rasping shot being saved by Khanyakwezwe Shabalala a few seconds into the last stanza.<\/p>\n<p>Swallows levelled matters seven minutes into the last half through a low rebound for Ayanda Gadlela from Khwakhe Tfwala\u2019s corner.<\/p>\n<p>Highlanders seem to have been denied a genuine penalty by referee Thokozani Dlamini before the hour mark after Sibusiso Tfwala was pushed by Kingsley Kwaki inside the box on a 50-50 challenge. The FIFA-accredited referee waved play-on, provoking wild protests from the \u2018Inkunzi emnyama\u2019 stand.<\/p>\n<p>Swallows\u2019 second half substitute \u2018Nunu\u2019 Shabalala, who came in for Congolese striker Leon Bombo netted the winner for Swallows in the 73rd minute, in what was a shot coated with sheer beauty.<\/p>\n<p>The skillful development product produced a 25-yard stunner from Siyabonga Zwane, which left Khanyakwezwe Shabalala star-struck like a new-born kitten.<\/p>\n<p>Please wait while flipbook is loading. For more related info, FAQs and issues please refer to DearFlip WordPress Flipbook Plugin Help documentation.<\/p>\n<p>Highlanders could not unlock the Swallows defence afterwards until full-time, allowing their rivals to book a place in the semi-finals on the weekend of September 29 and 30. They will possibly face defending champions Nsingizini Hotspurs, Moneni Pirates and Minnows Lozitha Spurs at the same venue.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <a href=\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/eswatini\">Eswatini<\/a> Follow <a href=\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/\">Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Eswatini. Mbabane Highlanders players falling to stop the Mbabane Swallows goal scored by Ayanda Gadlela not in the pic during the MoMo Cup playoff where Swallows won 2-1 on Saturday at Mavuso Sports Centre. 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