THAMSANQA “Thami” Nzondana banged in two goals when Young Ideas defeated the high-flying Golden Aces in their SAFA Nelson Mandela Bay SAB Regional League clash at Motherwell NU 9 Stadium on Saturday.
Aces looked as though they would win the game, but the host side made sure that they would not concede any goals.
Ideas’ skipper and goalkeeper, Asanda Mari, was the busiest of the two goalkeepers.
Whenever Aces launched attacks, Ideas defended in numbers. Ideas scored a beautiful goal courtesy of Nzondana before the break.
The Zwide supporters hoped that Aces would come up with a goal. Aces kept attacking, but they were exposed to counter-attacks.
Aces held their heads high because they put Ideas under immense pressure. Following their relentless attack, Aces were caught in a counter-attack with Nzondana scoring his second that helped Ideas to claim a 2-0 victory.
The log leaders and the league title hopefuls Madibaz Football shared a 2-2 draw with Major Chiefs at Zwide Stadium.
Despatch Pioneers defeated Camper United 1-0 in their game at Khayamnandi Grounds.
Ikamva Movers played to a 1-1 draw against FC Winners at Chevrolet Stadium. Roaring Tigers caused more worries to the relegation candidates, Mabayibone Strikers, when they edged out 3-1 at Chevrolet Stadium.
Pace setters Morning Stars went down 4-2 to PE Sundowns at Zwide Stadium. In the Nobuhle derby, Amarhamba United managed to overcome Highland Spurs 2-1 at Jabavu Stadium.
SAFA NMB SAB Regional League results:
Madibaz Football 0-0 Roaring Tigers
Highland Spurs 1-1 Major Chiefs
Fairview Rovers 0-0 Amarhamba United
PE Sundowns 3-0 Young Killers
Hearts 2-3 Mabayibone Strikers
