08 Mar 2016

The struggling Palapye -side,Motlakase Power Dynamos   football defeated and hopped another relegation- haunted side,BR Highlanders at   Serowe sports complex stadium on Saturday March 5.

Chouka Chouka defeated Mahalapye based side 2-1, courtesy of Tumisang Orebonye  and  Lapologang Motlogi  while Moamogedi Thatogo pulled one back for Highlanders.

Chouka-Chouka is now occupying 14^th spot, three points above BR Highlanders.

Motlakase tactician, Coach Oris  Radipotsane  said though they were still embroiled in the relegation battle  the victory will ease the pressure on his camp and it is a sign that there is work in progress to elude  exiting   premiership. 

Coach Radipotsane said  they should double their efforts and concentration to avoid relegation, however regretted lack of consistency on their side.

“When we play small teams we play with confidence but when they meet big teams my boys come  under pressure,” he stated.

He said it is this time when supporters should fully rally behind the team to motivate the players.

“These small teams do not have money to acquire or pay players, their players are like volunteering,” he added.

BR Highlanders coach,Lebitso Ratlou said the loss piles pressure on his side however  optimistic that they will survive relegation.

Despite that Motlakase played better than them on the day, he said his side wasted a lot of scoring chances.

On Friday, Extension Gunners breathed sigh of relief as they walloped Green Lovers 3-1 at Serowe sports complex.

“It is a good win after two loses in a row and it is a relief in our camp,” Gunners head coach, Daniel Nare said after the game.

“We just lost the game we are not yet out” said Green lovers coach,Onthusitse Kootswele, whose side is threatened by  the relegation axe. ENDS