Herewith a blow by blow twee-port of the Soweto derby from the eye of the Obzeva.co.za
3′ Cnr against KCFC cross whipped to far post, too far for Sangweni #SowetoDerby #AbsaPrem #KCvOP 0:0
4′ KCFC appeals for penalty for tackle against Lebese by Sangweni – ref says NO #SowetoDerby #AbsaPrem #KCvOP 0:0
7′ Masango brought to ground 10m frm Mhlongo’s box. FK poorly taken – goes for touch. Goal Kick #SowetoDerby #AbsaPrem #KCvOP 0:0
17′ Katsande commits too early for a tackle but recovers well enough. #AbsaPrem #Sowetoderby 0-0
19′ OPFC stretching KCFC for a cross on the left wing, and Makola misses with a header #AbsaPrem #Sowetoderby 0-0
23′ OPFC dominate and wining the battle in the mid-field. Stretching KCFC and attacking the left wing #AbsaPrem #Sowetoderby 0-0
25′ Shaba connects well with Masilela on the left for a cross. But Mhlongo in attendance #AbsaPrem #Sowetoderby 0-0
30′ OPFC enjoying possession, and KCFC happy to allow that in the OPFC half of the pitch #AbsaPrem #Sowetoderby 0-0
31′ Makola foul on Masilela FK against OPFC. Shabba floats it in and Mathoho’s header off target #AbsaPrem #Sowetoderby 0-0
33′ Shabba intercepts a pass intended for Sarr. Charges for goal but the shot is too tame. #AbsaPrem #Sowetoderby 0-0
35′ KCFC starting to impose themselves in the OPFC final 1/3 #AbsaPrem #Sowetoderby 0-0
38′ Makola appeals for a penalty from a tackle in the box. Ref says “NO! you took a dive” #AbsaPrem #Sowetoderby 0-0
42′ Sea of red pushing fwd on a counter from a wasted KCFC free kick. Mathoho intercepts and clears #AbsaPrem #Sowetoderby 0-0
44′ Yeye takes a shot from range, but goes above the cross bar #AbsaPrem #Sowetoderby 0-0
45′ Mahamutsa with a “Joga Bonita” moment to misdirect Masango. Lovely skill, clearance on a spin…#AbsaPrem #Sowetoderby 0-0
45′ + 1′ Ref calls half time. #AbsaPrem #Sowetoderby 0-0
HT Analysis: OPFC dominated for the most part, stretching KCFC def wide with Makola’s header their best chance. #AbsaPrem #Sowetoderby 0-0
HT Analysis: KCFC playing in patches. Mathoho’s header best chance. Unlucky to hav a disallowed penalty #Sowetoderby 0-0
No changes on either side #AbsaPrem #Sowetoderby 0-0
46′ KCFC going through the middle, desperate tackle from OPFC #AbsaPrem #Sowetoderby 0-0
47′ Mhlongo spectacular save on Yeye’s shot from range. Tnx for waking Mr Letsholonyane, he was missing a good game #AbsaPrem #Sowetoderby
50′ Majoro Fouling Gaxa unnecessary, Yellow Card #AbsaPrem #Sowetoderby 0-0
54′ End to end stuff with wing backs of both teams dictating terms #AbsaPrem #Sowetoderby 0-0
56′ Shabba fouled on the edge of the box FK KCFC #AbsaPrem #Sowetoderby 0-0
57′ Parker FK floats it OPFC deals with it. On the rebound Shabba strickes from range off the cross bar #AbsaPrem #Sowetoderby 0-0
62′ Sub Majoro out for Erasmus On for OPFC #AbsaPrem #Sowetoderby 0-0
63′ Makola kills it dead with his toe, plays back for the shot by Myeni comes off the cross bar deflected by Mathoho #AbsaPrem #Sowetoderby
67′ KCFC defence at 6’s and 7’s as Myeni tries to come through the d-line #AbsaPrem #Sowetoderby 0-0
70′ Lebese off and Mthembu On for KCFC while Rakgale on and Ntshumaelo Off for OPFC #AbsaPrem #Sowetoderby 0-0
71′ OPFC completed more passes and had more ball possession. But still #AbsaPrem #Sowetoderby 0-0
72′ Manyisa fouled by Masango who earns himself a Yellow Card #AbsaPrem #Sowetoderby 0-0
79′ Mahamutsa’s well time tackle clears danger as Shabba tries to sneak in between him and Sangweni #AbsaPrem #Sowetoderby 0-0
83′ KCFC slicing and dicing the OPFC defense. Pa Gaxa’s final touch excellently defended by Mhlongo. Brilliant stop #AbsaPrem #Sowetoderby
85′ Bacela on for Makola Cnr for OPFC – Rakgale’s shot on volley does wide. #AbsaPrem #Sowetoderby 0-0
86′ Ball comes off Erasmus’ arm – ref says play ON! Erusmus takes a shot – tame for Khune! #AbsaPrem #Sowetoderby 0-0
88′ Maluleka on for Masango #AbsaPrem #Sowetoderby 0-0
90′ KCFC one two’s Parker’s shot comes off the side netting #AbsaPrem #Sowetoderby 0-0
92′ Gaxa off for Moleko #AbsaPrem #Sowetoderby 0-0
FT 90′ + 3′ what a second half #AbsaPrem #Sowetoderby 0-0FT 90′ + 3′ what a second half #AbsaPrem #Sowetoderby 0-0