KNYSNA - Khayamnandi FC missed an opportunity to close the gap on the teams above them in the Regional League after drawing 1-1 against Red Eagles FC at the Safe Hub in Knysna last Saturday.
The Orange side, formerly known as Knysna La Liga, made a lively start and took the lead through Siyabonga Grysman, who beat Red Eagles goalkeeper Andile Kolo.
The Eagles, however, fought back and found their equaliser just before half-time when Phiwokuhle Zongo converted a superb set piece from the left, beating Khayamnandi goalkeeper Siphiwo Modiya.
Both teams pushed for a winner after the break, producing an entertaining and evenly contested second half. Khayamnandi's Mlungisi Camagu and former FC United player Msimelelo Keyizana worked hard to create scoring opportunities, but Kolo stood firm in the Red Eagles' goal. Neither side could find the breakthrough, and the points were shared.
Khayamnandi's head coach, Luvuyo Magadla, said the derby could have gone either way and that his team had created chances, but lacked the sharpness to convert them.
He said it was only their seventh match of the campaign and too early to panic, as the squad continues to build combinations and develop its young talent.
Khayamnandi remained fourth on the log with 16 points, while the Red Eagles occupied the bottom position with four points.
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