Fans delighted with Banyana Banyana’s stellar performance
The South African supporters who came out in large numbers at the University of Johannesburg, Soweto Campus expressed their joy following an improved showing by Banyana Banyana in a 2-0 win over Lesotho in an international friendly match on Tuesday.
Banyana Banyana’s youthful squad, which laboured to a 1-0 win over Lesotho on Saturday, captivated the South African fans with a more dynamic performance.
Both goals were scored in the first half, with Sibongile Ntoane and Unathi Simayile finding the back of the net.
The South African team’s ball movement was better than in the first meeting of the sides and the home team also constructed well-coordinated attacks.
Defensively, the team was composed and worked collectedly and efficiently to turn over possession. That was something the fans and Banyana Banyana’s coach, Desiree Ellis, appreciated.
After the match, she declared herself satisfied with her charges’ performances, adding that there were a lot of positives to take away from the game.
“When we move the ball around, we look good. When we run with the ball, that’s now our game,” she said.
“It’s a learning curve for some of the players because we only had the week with them. Sometimes they remember and sometimes they don’t.
“But we can be proud of the performance. Those were two tough matches for them, matches that they would not necessarily have played in such quick succession. Towards the end, there were definitely tired legs, but I think the fans went home happy. I think that’s what is important,” she concluded.
