/ 5 January 2004

Ten-man Leopards secure a point

Ten man Black Leopards secured a point against their cross-town rivals Dynamos when they drew 2-2 in a Castle Premiership League match played at Thohyandou stadium on Sunday.

Leopards led 2-1 at half-time.

Leopards had their defender Japie Motale sent off eight minutes into the second half after referee Ronney Marhule gave the former Supersport United player his marching orders after dangerously tackling Dynamo’s Joel Seroba.

The visitors were the first to score in the 24th minute through Simpiwe Mbambo who scored from close range. Leopards drew level in the 42nd minute when Mulondo Sikhwivhilu unleashed a thunderous shot.

While Dynamos were still coming to terms with the equaliser, Leopards stole the lead in the 44th minute when experienced defender, Lisa Gqosha, blundered in defence to allow Wonder Nhleko a free strike.

Both sides continued attacking in the second half, but it was the visitors who equalised in the 57th minute when David Mathebula was fouled in the box and Joel Seroba stepped up to convert. – Sapa