Underdogs unleash fighting spirit
It appears the so-called NPL big guns will not have it all their own way this season.
African Stars lost 1-0 to Eleven Arrows at the Kuisebmond Stadium, while Civics fell 3-2 to Julinho Sporting, as the MTC Namibia Premier League (NPL) 2018/19 season entered its second round of matches on Sunday.
Stars were beaten twice last year by the same team, on their way to winning the championship.
At Windhoek's Sam Nujoma Stadium, Salazar Ngunzu put Civics in the lead before Ntjamba Haindaka levelled from the penalty spot just before halftime.
The penalty came a minute after Civics were denied a goal due to an offside ruling, following a short corner-kick. The halftime score was 1-1.
Julinho took the lead in the second half when Markie Muwana beat Welcome Nail with a beautiful bicycle kick.
The Civilians refused to give up and a throw-in from Harold Kanderera resulted in four Civics players playing beautiful one touch football, before Deon Kibit slammed the home the equaliser with less than 15 minutes of the game remaining.
With Civics pushing for a winner, they were caught on the counter by Julinho, when Patrick Matengu laid the ball up for substitute Veiko Sindimbe, who had the easy task of tapping it into the empty net to give his side a 3-2 victory.
In other weekend matches, Mighty Gunners continued their top form by beating league debutants Young Brazilians 4-2.
The Gunners are now top of the log with six points, having won both their matches so far this season.
Young African played to a second successive draw after being held at home by Life Fighters 1-1.
It was Fighters' first point of the season.
Okahandja United lost to Black Africa by a solitary goal, while Tura Magic held Blue Waters 0-0 at the coast.
Orlando Pirates and Tigers drew 1-1 at the SKW stadium in the capital, with Unam and Citizens completing the day's programme with a 2-2 draw.
In total, 19 goals were scored during the second round of matches.
NAMPA
Stars were beaten twice last year by the same team, on their way to winning the championship.
At Windhoek's Sam Nujoma Stadium, Salazar Ngunzu put Civics in the lead before Ntjamba Haindaka levelled from the penalty spot just before halftime.
The penalty came a minute after Civics were denied a goal due to an offside ruling, following a short corner-kick. The halftime score was 1-1.
Julinho took the lead in the second half when Markie Muwana beat Welcome Nail with a beautiful bicycle kick.
The Civilians refused to give up and a throw-in from Harold Kanderera resulted in four Civics players playing beautiful one touch football, before Deon Kibit slammed the home the equaliser with less than 15 minutes of the game remaining.
With Civics pushing for a winner, they were caught on the counter by Julinho, when Patrick Matengu laid the ball up for substitute Veiko Sindimbe, who had the easy task of tapping it into the empty net to give his side a 3-2 victory.
In other weekend matches, Mighty Gunners continued their top form by beating league debutants Young Brazilians 4-2.
The Gunners are now top of the log with six points, having won both their matches so far this season.
Young African played to a second successive draw after being held at home by Life Fighters 1-1.
It was Fighters' first point of the season.
Okahandja United lost to Black Africa by a solitary goal, while Tura Magic held Blue Waters 0-0 at the coast.
Orlando Pirates and Tigers drew 1-1 at the SKW stadium in the capital, with Unam and Citizens completing the day's programme with a 2-2 draw.
In total, 19 goals were scored during the second round of matches.
NAMPA
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