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Africa-Press – Lesotho. <\/strong><\/span>Manonyane could not block Matlama\u2019s way to becoming Vodacom Premier League (VPL) Champions as \u201cthe mighty blues\u201d went home with a 1-0 against them yesterday at Ha Ratjomose, Lesotho Defense<\/p>\n

Force (LDF) ground. Matlama\u2019s confidence during their play with Manonyane was of a team that has already been promised a reward. Even though Manonyane fought to make their presence seen and felt, they were halted<\/p>\n

by a number of tactics from their opponents\u2019 side, leaving the half-time score at Matlama 0-0 Manonyane. Unfortunately unnecessary mistakes were created by Matlama, which let to Shali Lekhotla getting a red card, trying<\/p>\n

to stop Manonyane player from penetrating to score a goal before half-time. Despite being outnumbered, Matlama\u2019s play after the second half was two times better, eventually leading to Moteeloa<\/p>\n

Khemisi scoring a header from Phafa T\u0161osane\u2019s cross in. Matlama was now ahead with 1-0 against Manonyane. Manonyane made their debut in trying to equalize but were denied a chance.<\/p>\n

During the last minutes of the play, Matlama proved that even though Manonyane seemed to have made an equalizing ball possession, their trebling skills were far unique and of professionals<\/p>\n

compared to Manonyane. The full time score was; Matlama 1-0 Manonyane. Commending his players for containing the momentum of the game despite one of them getting a red card, Matlama Head<\/p>\n

Coach Mothobi Mochobi said they learn not to forget. He said they practice the tactic during training sessions where the other side plays with less players.<\/p>\n

Mochobi further indicated that the technique assists them in absorbing the pressure where they find themselves outnumbered. Matlama is on the 1st position with 66 points after collecting their 3 points in the match against Manonyane, they are left with only two points to be capped 2021\/22 VPL Champions.<\/p>\n

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Africa-Press – Lesotho. Manonyane could not block Matlama\u2019s way to becoming Vodacom Premier League (VPL) Champions as \u201cthe mighty blues\u201d went home with a 1-0 against them yesterday at Ha Ratjomose, Lesotho Defense Force (LDF) ground. Matlama\u2019s confidence during their play with Manonyane was of a team that has already been promised a reward. 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