Seven Stars hold out for 1-1 draw
Seven Stars FC are satisfied with gaining a point after a captivating ABC Motsepe league game against Peace Makers FC at Dumpy Adams Sports Complex on Saturday.
The game ended in a 1-1 draw and both teams shared the spoils.
The local team had to raise the bar in its performance against the strong Gqeberha opponents who not only topped the Stream B log but were also a feeder team for Chippa United.
Seven Stars were hungrier to score goals in the first half but they missed three clear chances, 20 minutes into the game.
But eight minutes later Peace Makers followed through with a goal, ending the first half by 1-0.
The game continued to be highly competitive in the second half.
But Seven Stars resisted with counterattacks, placing the opposition under pressure which led to a penalty that was converted by striker Buhle Bokoda 30 minutes later, ending the game in a 1-1 draw.
Seven Stars coach Ongama Kepkey said: “I am happy with us getting a point.
“Peace Makers are the log leaders. They scored first and the boys had to show character to get an equaliser.
“Our boys are young. I am really impressed with them.
“We missed a lot of opportunities, three one-on-ones.
“We have to go back to the drawing board to polish our finishing.”
Kepkey thanked the supporters for coming to back the local team.
Peace Makers coach Sipho Gobingca indicated that they had made a number of mistakes which had created scoring chances for Seven Stars.
“We were fortunate that they did not convert any goals, which was good for us because we were able to score during the first half.
“I do not understand how we allowed the penalty to happen.
“I guess we lost concentration. We cannot win all the games – we have to look forward to our next game,” Gobingca said.
Seven Stars is set to face Siyanda FC in Mount Frere tomorrow.