Bush Bucks’ new coach, Clive Barker, was a happy man as he guided his new charges to a well-deserved 1-0 victory over hosts Silver Stars in their Premier Soccer League match played at the Nkowa Stadium in Tzaneen on Wednesday.
The first half was riddled with mistakes as both teams tried to no avail to impose their superiority.
However, whatever Barker said in the dressing room during the break had the desired effect, as it galvanised his side into action and they came out firing on all cylinders.
In the fifth minute after the break, it was Bush Bucks midfielder Sibusiso Mazibuko who broke the ice, curling in a free kick that beat Stars goalie Jacob Tladi hands down.
Owen da Gama’s side tried hard to level matters, taking the attack to their visitors, but the Bucks defence held firm.
Bucks victory was only their second in 11 attempts, and takes them from 15th to 14th on the log. Stars have also gone through a lean patch, managing to glean only three points from their last three games. — Sapa