Mandela Kings on for the draw

Castle League second leg: Invaders' defender' Zolani Maseko denies Piet Sello of Mandela Kings a way to penetrate.

By Tebatso Mogaladi

Mandela Kings secured a 1 point share against the Invaders at Giant stadium on Sunday following a loss of 2-0 during their first leg.

Kings had the upper hand in the 9th minute relying on the pace of left winger Piet Sello. Kings’ keeper, Thebe Mogashoa's clumsy saves nearly caused an own-goal, but Daniel Chabalala was in his position to clear it out near the corner pole of the net. A corner kick was awarded to Invaders.

Kings' leftwing, Sello saw Kagiso Ringane making a run passing through Invaders' fullback, Tshepiso Njine but he was already in an offside position.

In the 35th minute the game was goalless when Invaders' keeper Phanuel Hlogoane, made a good save to palm the ball over for a corner. Hlogoane was called into action again and made a good save down low.

Kings' striker, Ro-shin Wang brought the ball down master-fully, but he did not keep his shot down.

Invaders' Mpho Moreetse made a lovely run showing real speed, but he failed to pick out the man in the striking force. When the halftime whistle was blown, it was still nil all.

Kings re-grouped as the game progressed after halftime. They were almost rewarded in the 62nd minute when striker, Wang headed over the bar from rebound after keeper Hlogoane failed to hold on to Ringane's terrific cross.

Ringane, Sello and Wang combined well outside the box Wang nearly broke through, but the keeper was quick off his line.

Invaders' fans breathed a huge sigh of relief when Moreletse started to play as an attacking midfielder. He changed the mood of the match with some lovely touches in the build-up.

Numerous shots went wide for both teams. Kings' keeper was brought down several times, but in the 86th minute a yellow card was issued.

Towards the end of the game, both teams tried hard to score a winning goal in order to avoid a nil all draw, but the defenders stood firm.