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Nino United stadium
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Francis Setlaba got the match started through his kick off. After 7 minutes, Godfrey Madima mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Ajax Amsterdam and the Nino FC players grew even worse after the yellow card. After a rather tough play, Ajax Amsterdam's Godfrey Madima got a free kick in the 7th minute. Maluleke Mathibe fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 10th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Henry Modipa having to interfere. 12 minutes into the match, Ajax Amsterdam's goal looked a bit too open when Francis Setlaba came free, but Henry Modipa reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Delron Klaasens showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Melusi Mokhasi in the 13th minute of the match. In the 16th minute Jafta Nauseb shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Delron Klaasens saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Delron Klaasens showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Melusi Mokhasi in the 18th minute of the match. The corner ended in Allan Mhlongo almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but Nino FC's Delron Klaasens did a great save. Freddie Mkhize kicked well hit freekick during the 21st minute of the match. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Jafta Nauseb in the 34th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Delron Klaasens prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Delron Klaasens showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Jafta Nauseb in the 35th minute of the match. The supporters of Ajax Amsterdam booed when Nino FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 37 match minutes in a wonderful position. Siphokazi Mbule didn't get a good kick on the ball. 45 minutes into the match, Ajax Amsterdam's goal looked a bit too open when Francis Setlaba came free, but Henry Modipa reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The supporters of Nino FC booed when Ajax Amsterdam was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 49 match minutes in a wonderful position. Tyrell Nauseb didn't get a good kick on the ball. The crowd was extremely unhappy with the home team's performance in the first half. They were losing 0-1.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Melusi Mokhasi was the one to do the kick off. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Francis Setlaba in the 56th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Henry Modipa saved Ajax Amsterdam from getting behind. After a defensive mix-up in Nino FC's zone, Melusi Mokhasi stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Delron Klaasens came out of the goal and Melusi Mokhasi tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. 61 minutes into the match, Nino FC's goalkeeper Delron Klaasens had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Jafta Nauseb. In the 63rd minute, Ajax Amsterdam's Melusi Mokhasi ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Delron Klaasens. Delron Klaasens yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 0-2. After a rather tough play, Nino FC's Boyisana Mkhonza got a free kick in the 66th minute. Francis Setlaba sent away a hard shot on goal in the 77th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 81st minute, Francis Setlaba got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. In the 85th minute Melusi Mokhasi shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Delron Klaasens saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After some fancy dribbling in the 91st minute, Jafta Nauseb managed to get in a good position for a shot. Ajax Amsterdam's supporters rose to their feet, but Jafta Nauseb was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Delron Klaasens breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Maluleke Mathibe sent away a hard shot on goal in the 95th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 97 minutes into the game, Freddie Mkhize was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Nino FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Ajax Amsterdam the free kick. In the 97th minute, Freddie Mkhize hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The referee blew the final whistle, and the away crowd roared, having watched Ajax Amsterdam eke out a victory against a very well matched opponent.