Tuesday, May 27, 2008

AMAZULU CLEANS THE MIGHTY LIMPOPO.

This weekend saw the two Zimbabwean social soccer teams Amazulu and Limpopo clash. At first the two giants seemed tied neck to neck until halftime. The Limpopo FC is a Seventh Day Adventist Church social soccer team of Indianapolis. Clad in their traditional red jerseys struggled to put a fight for a while. Amazulu who were in white seemed well co ordinated than the visitors. Despite the threats shots by Nkuks Mahlangu, who chose to side his faith instead of pleasure. Limpopo did not fight the good fight. The current was low. It was like a drought year.

Amazulu's underdog and a regular bench warmer Proff Malvin proved his critics wrong. He unleashed two arrows past the Limpopo goalkeeper. The Limpopo goal minder Ndiweni was left standing as if he was a spectator. Also the Amazulu's import Julius from Nigeria was on the rampage. Being eager to impress the coaching department, Julius punished the visitors at least three times. The man has struggled a lot during this season in the league.

Brother Vince played very well as goalie. He denied the visitors a number of targeted shots. Stephen also proved himself as a an experienced defender. He blocked them from left right and center. Even brother Dickson as quick as he is, could not penetrate the Stephen and Max marshaled defence wall. The Seventh Day Adventists tried to to keep the spirit alive, but it was obvious that the flesh was weak. Bob and Khups aggressive defence was kept running up and down chasing shadows.

The stakes were high at the friendly memorial day weekend, since the two teams are rival. Each time they play its like a Cup final. It was the battle for supremacy. The poor refereeing standards did not make things any better. People were not cautioned for dirty play. In the end nature succumbed to man with spears. Amazulu are also formerly known as Zambezi. 8 -3 was the score board at the end of the game. (in favour of spears.)

At the end there was amawoso. Zimbabweans like meat so much especially the Ndebeles. One could tell most people are taking advantage of the low meat prices here. Badla baze bayitshiye besazi ukuthi le kithi kayibona yiliho lentwala. One could hear the loud music from home. You cannot help notice that people are homesick here.

No comments: