05 Mar 2023

Extension Gunners remain rooted at the bottom of the Botswana Premier League after losing 1-2 to Security Systems in Lobatse on Saturday.

Their fourth defeat in a row continued Gunners’ steady slide towards the relegation trap door. 

The troubled Lobatse side has now failed to win any of their last 15 league matches and have collected a meagre 10 points from a total of 18 matches.

They were, however, quick off the blocks on Saturday, using quick passes and clever wing play to raid the Systems goal mouth. 

They curved their first scoring chance in the second minute, but young striker Moabi Keleabetse hurriedly shot wide of goalkeeper Mike Masule’s goalposts.

Boemo Lekorwe gave Gunners a lead from their an opportunity in the fifth minute, tapping home a well placed square pass from Phomolo Moahi after a good  exchange of passes by Gunners players around the penalty area.

Systems, however, reacted by closing the Gunners attacking channels and worked their way back into the match. 

They found spaces in the Gunners uncertain defence with Bokang Rathipana forcing a save from goalkeeper, Gofaone Tapologo while Takunda Sadiki scuffed an inviting opportunity wide.

Kgosipula parried out a shot from Sadiki who had combined with Kenanao Kgetholetsile. 

However, former Gunners’ crowd favourite, Kgetholetsile headed home the resultant corner kick to level matters in the 23rd minute.

Kgetholetsile was clearly in the mood to punish his former side as he soon afterwards fired another shot over the bar after evading a challenge from Katlego Mothibi. 

He then completed his brace in the 33rd minute, shooting into the roof of the net after poor marking by Gunners central defenders; Botlhe Pansiri and Benson Mosokobanji.

The introduction of experienced midfielder, Ofentse Nato in the second half failed to swing the momentum back in favour of Gunners. 

Systems continued to dominate and Kgetholetsile wasted two more chances. 

Systems centre back Raymond Bogatsu was sent off after receiving a second booking for late tackle on Lekorwe in the 73th minute. 

However, Gunners failed to capitalise on their numerical advantage.

The victory left Systems on position six with 30 points from 18 matches. Ends