Spanish Eagles Thrash Labyrinth FC Ladies 9-1 In League Clash

The Bethanie Sports Ground was the venue for a one-sided league encounter on 2nd August 2025, where Labyrinth Football Club Ladies faced off against the formidable Spanish Eagles. The match kicked off at 3:00pm and concluded with a staggering scoreline of 9-1 in favour of the Eagles, highlighting the gulf in class between the two sides.

Labyrinth FC Ladies lined up in a 4-3-3 formation, designed to provide a solid defensive base while allowing for attacking width. Tsagae Bonolo took position in goal, shielded by a back four consisting of Mpho Kheswa on the right, Oretshwanetse Phiri and Ditau Letlhogonolo in central defence, and Nhlayakgosi Lebogang on the left. In midfield, Kekana Masego operated on the right, with Modise Neo centrally and Nontlantla Javu on the left, while the forward line featured Mathuloe Tlotlo on the right, Molwela Katlego as the central striker, and Thibathiba Thebe on the left flank. The substitutes for the match were Mosele Ashley, Rorisang Mbethe, Keotshepile Bokhutleng, and Mabalane Rachael.

The match began with the Spanish Eagles asserting their dominance early on. In the 15th minute, they were awarded a penalty, which they converted to take the lead. The Eagles continued to apply pressure, doubling their advantage in the 28th minute with a well-placed shot that left the Labyrinth defence scrambling.

As the first half progressed, the Eagles showed no signs of slowing down. In the 37th minute, they struck again, making it 3-0, before adding a fourth just before half-time in the 42nd minute. The relentless Eagles were not finished yet, as they found the net once more in the dying moments of the first half, leaving Labyrinth FC Ladies trailing 5-0 at the break.

The second half saw immediate changes for Labyrinth, with Mosele Ashley replacing the injured Tsagae Bonolo and Rorisang Mbethe coming on for Oretshwanetse Phiri, both substitutions occurring just after the restart. However, the Eagles continued their onslaught, scoring their sixth goal within two minutes of the restart in the 47th minute.

Despite the overwhelming pressure, Labyrinth FC Ladies managed to find a glimmer of hope in the 63rd minute when Ditau Letlhogonolo scored, bringing the score to 6-1. However, the Eagles responded swiftly, netting their seventh goal in the 70th minute, further extending their lead.

As the match approached its final stages, Labyrinth made another tactical substitution, bringing on Keotshepile Bokhutleng for Nhlayakgosi Lebogang in the 81st minute. The Eagles, undeterred, scored their eighth goal in the 84th minute, showcasing their attacking prowess throughout the match.

In the closing moments, Labyrinth made their final substitution, with Mabalane Rachael replacing Kekana Masego in the 88th minute. However, the Eagles capped off their emphatic victory with a ninth goal, sealing a 9-1 triumph that will be remembered as a stark reminder of the challenges faced by Labyrinth FC Ladies in this league campaign.