Posted in News on Jan 26, 2002.
The Sasol-sponsored team, which registered its second win in
four matches with seven points, will meet Zimbabwe at the same
venue at 3pm on Sunday.
Kaizer Chiefs striker Sibusiso Sithole scored the two goals in
the second stanza after breaking the ice after a goalless first
half.
Sithole's first goal, which was a relief to the frustrated and
angry home supporters, came in the 48th minute when he smartly
converted Benedict Vilakazi's perfect-timed pass.
Seven minutes later Sithole was back in the limelight.
Confirming his brace - the second goal for his country - Sithole's
shot from the centre line gave the Danish goalkeeper no chance as
he was caught in no man's land in the 55th minute.
But the accolades must go to Vilakazi and Lesley Manyathela, who
started the move. Their brilliant interchange of passes confused
their opponents before Manyathela finally fed Sithole.
But Denmark never give up trying and their efforts were
well-rewarded when Thomas Augustinuwsen pulled one back in the 80th
minute.
However, the local side regrouped and continued with their
dominance much to the relief of a visibly frustrated coach Ephraim
"Shakes" Mashaba.
Joseph Makhanya, Andile Cele and Thabiso Malatsi played their
hearts out in the middle of the park.
The Danes displayed character and looked likely to put the match
back on even terms when they camped in the AmaGlug-Glug 18-area.
However, Jacob Mokhasi kept the marauders at bay with his
uncompromising goalkeeping.
In other game earlier on, Zimbabwe beat Angola 2-1. Samson
Choruwa scored in the eighth with Leonard Tsipa hitting the final
nail in the 70th minute, while Pedro Domingos netted the
consolation goal for Angola in the 25th minute.