Malawi and Botswana Draw; Madagascar Dominates Mauritius in Hollywoodbets Cosafa Women’s Championship

On day two of the Hollywoodbets Cosafa Women’s Championship, Malawi drew 1-1 with Botswana while Madagascar triumphed over Mauritius with a 5-1 scoreline. Malawi’s Chinzimu and Botswana’s Moloi each scored for their respective teams. Madagascar’s victory placed them at the top of Group B, ahead of Botswana and Malawi. Mauritius, despite their loss, celebrated their first-ever goal in the tournament.

On the second day of the Hollywoodbets Cosafa Women’s Championship held in Gqeberha, South Africa, defending champions Malawi began their title defense with a 1-1 draw against Botswana at Isaac Wolfson Stadium. In the earlier match of Group B, Madagascar secured an impressive 5-1 victory over Mauritius. Malawi emerged dominant in the opening exchanges, showcasing a stronger attacking presence. However, Botswana’s defense, led by their captain and goalkeeper Sedilame Boseja, displayed resilience. Malawi finally broke the deadlock in the 28th minute when Faith Chinzimu seized a loose ball from a corner kick after a strong offensive push. Botswana quickly sought an equalizer, almost coming close just minutes after conceding. The team was awarded a corner, and although Kesegofetse Mochawe delivered a precise cross to Lone Gaofetoge, the header went wide. Just before halftime, Botswana managed to capitalize on a well-executed team play that resulted in Laone Moloi scoring the equalizer in the 40th minute. The second half saw both teams struggling to create clear scoring opportunities. Botswana had a chance to take the lead when Mochawe’s shot missed the target. Malawi’s goalkeeper, Mercy Sikelo, was then called into action to deny several attempts from the Botswana side, including a critical late save from substitute Yaone Modise’s shot in the dying moments of the match. In the earlier fixture, Madagascar showcased exceptional performance, with Sarah Rasoanandrasana scoring two goals and Sylvia Mamonjy, Helisoa Kanto, and Louisa Nambininjanahary contributing one goal each. Though Mauritius faced a heavy defeat, they did achieve a historic milestone by scoring their first goal in the tournament through Julie Gopal.

The Hollywoodbets Cosafa Women’s Championship is a prominent tournament in women’s football, gathering various national teams from the Southern African region. The event provides a competitive platform for countries to showcase their talent and foster the growth of women’s football in the region. Malawi, as the defending champions, aimed to begin their campaign strongly, while Botswana and Madagascar sought to establish their positions in the tournament.

The initial matches of the Hollywoodbets Cosafa Women’s Championship highlighted the competitive spirit among the teams, with Madagascar leading the group after their commanding victory over Mauritius and Malawi managing to secure a point against Botswana. The tournament continues to serve as a crucial platform for women’s football development in the Southern African region, and fans are encouraged to attend matches or watch them live via streaming platforms.

Original Source: supersport.com