01 Apr 2013

Miscellaneous coach, Chippa Koolese has expressed concern about his team’s poor performance in the beMOBILE Premier League.

That was after his team crushed 1-2 against Motlakase Power Dynamos at Itekeng Stadium in Orapa on March 29 and blamed a lapse in the defence.

In a post-match interview, Koolese said the poor performance was a serious concern after registering a point from possible twelve from their last four matches.

Nevertheless, Koolese remained optimistic that his team will recover in time and finish in a comfortable position, adding they played well in the first round.

Miscellaneous started the game on a high note and netted their first goal in just three minutes into the first half through Kesaotshepha Omphile.

They looked more composed throughout the first half but that seemed not enough to earn them the three points they needed.

On the other hand, Motlakase were equally determined to register their name on the score sheet.

The visitors dominated mid-park with Olebogeng Malebye dictating the pace of the game.

Despite moving forward attacking with the experienced pair of Malepa Bolelang and Sibanda Qinani, Motlakase failed to produce scoring chances while on the other hand Miscellaneous’ goal minder, Ontiretse Gaothobogwe managed to deal with the fewer chances on target.

Despite a goal down, Motlakase never gave up and their efforts were rewarded in the second half when Pelaelo Hlabano capitalised on the opposition’s defence lapse and tapped in an equaliser for his team. 

Though not so instrumental, Qinani scored Motlakase’s winning goal in the dying minutes of the game.

Their coach, Oris Radipotsane, despite earning three points away, said his team had encountered transport problem which saw them arrive in Orapa just a few hours before kick-off time.

Radipotsane also indicated that they had their lunch at 2pm, something he said was not healthy for players. As a result, he said he could not expect his side to perform to its best hence they started the game on a low note.

They only managed to play as a unit in the second half where they earned their three points. Again, he argued that a change in fixtures had also affected their training sessions and preparations.

Nonetheless, Radipotsane was impressed with the results despite the below par performance. ENDS