GU Bag Gaborone Derby Bragging Rights

Gaborone United on Saturday afternoon won the capital city bragging rights, as the Reds put their old nemesis, Township Rollers to the sword with a 3-1 triumph in the FNB Premiership at the Royal Aria Stadium in Tlokweng.
A Mpho Kgaswane brace and a spectacular Ibrohim Youssouf volley gave the Reds the Gaborone Derby victory, in an evenly matched contest separated by GU being clinical in front ot goal.
GU were ahead thorough Kgaswane as early as the 10thminute, setting the tone for an afternoon of glory for the Red half of town.
Rollers still made a contest of it. The Blues managed to pose a threat with attacking forays on the right sided channels, Lemogang Maswena’s overlapping play getting a few balls into the GU danger zone.
But Popa were let down by being lacklustre and indecisive whenever they got the ball into the opposition box.
On the stroke of half time, it would be GU striking again, Ibrohim Youssouf controlling with his chest then scoring a stunning volley on the turn, handing the Reds a 2-0 half time lead.
In the 48th minute, Rollers showed attacking intent and scored through youngster Kago Sesinyi, reducing the deficit to 2-1 and setting up a mouthwatering second half.
The two sides played a high tempo match as Rollers sought the equaliser while GU looked for a cushion third.
GU left back Mothusi Johnson hit the upright with a well taken free kick with 15 minutes to spare.
A minute before time, Rollers won a free kick on the GU side of the field. As the Blues tried to take a quick free kick, GU intercepted play and in counter attacking transition play, Kgaswane scored past Kabelo Dambe.
That 89th minute goal sent GU fans into wild celebrations as the Reds emerged 3-1 winners.
GU end the FNB Premiership first round unbeaten, top of the log with 39 points from 15 matches. ENDS