AmaTuks favourites to go down after Polokwane draw

12 May 2016 - 14:23 By Tiyani Wa Ka Mabasa

University of Pretoria slipped to the bottom of the log after Wednesday night's 2-2 draw against Polokwane City.The Tshwane side started the match in 15th spot with 21 points‚ while the bottom side Maritzburg United were also on the same number of points.The draw means University of Pretoria are now bottom of the standings with 22 points with one match remaining.Their last match is a must-win against Golden Arrows at Tuks Stadium on May 21. Maritzburg United moved to 15th on the table after they beat Ajax Cape Town 1-0 at the Harry Gwala Stadium. The KZN side now has 24 points.AmaTuks have no one but themselves to blame after falling behind to an early strike from distance by Sipho Jembula‚ who was given acres of space to shoot.The visitors fought back immediately as they equalised in the 17th minute. Lennox Bacela laid on a good pass for Khethukuthula Zwane‚ whose shot struck under the crossbar on its way in.Polokwane City striker Thobani Mncwango could have put the home side back in the lead in the 37th minute‚ but his header was saved by Tristyn Coetsee.Two minutes later‚ Randy Ngobe tested Coetsee with a shot but the latter was once again equal to the task. Ngobe then turned provider for Mnwango on the stroke of halftime‚ but the latter's shot was over the bar.The two sides came out to play in the second half and it came as no surprise when the visitors took the lead in the 70th minute. Thabo Mnyamane delivered a corner and Vuyisile Ntombayithethi jumped highest to head home University of Pretoria's second of the night.AmaTuks' lead was shortlived‚ however‚ as they allowed Shine to equalise just four minutes later through Mnwango. Polokwane City dominated for the rest of the match‚ but couldn't finish off their chances as the match ended 2-2.AmaTuks‚ as they have been for most of the season‚ are in serious trouble. – TMG Digital..

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