During match day 2 of the 2024 Hollywoodbets Cosafa Women’s Championship, Botswana topped the group table with a commanding 5-0 win over Mauritius, led by Yaone Modise’s hat-trick. Malawi secured their first win against Madagascar, maintaining their position in pursuit of the semi-finals. All matches are free for fans to attend or can be streamed live on Fifa+.
In the second match day of Group B at the 2024 Hollywoodbets Cosafa Women’s Championship, Botswana and Malawi secured vital victories, keeping the race for the semi-finals intensely competitive at Madibaz Stadium in Gqeberha on Saturday. Botswana climbed to the top of the standings with four points after decisively defeating Mauritius 5-0. Yaone Modise played a pivotal role, netting a hat-trick, all of which came during the second half, including a late penalty. The opening ten minutes saw Keitumetse Dithebe find the net, followed by Ontlametse Gaonyadiwe scoring in injury time before halftime. Despite Mauritius having opportunities to respond, they were consistently thwarted by Botswana’s captain and goalkeeper, Sedilame Bosija, who demonstrated her skill in maintaining a clean sheet. Meanwhile, defending champions Malawi faced a challenging game against Madagascar but managed to secure their first victory of the tournament. Aseminye Simwaka opened the scoring in the early moments, but Malawi struggled to extend their lead as Madagascar’s goalkeeper Verasantatra Diana made several notable saves. Malagasy striker Marie Sarah came close to equalizing just before the halftime break, but her attempt was denied by Malawi’s goalkeeper, Mercy Sikelo. In the second half, Madagascar had a promising chance to level the game through Aimme Christina, who missed the target despite being well-positioned. While Malawi sought to establish a wider margin with further goals, they failed to capitalize on the opportunities presented to them. Presently, Malawi is second in the group, trailing Botswana due to an inferior goal difference, with Madagascar in third and Mauritius at the bottom of the table. Enthusiasts wishing to attend the matches will find admission free, with tickets distributed based on a first-come, first-served basis. For fans unable to attend, all matches are being streamed live on Fifa+.
The 2024 Hollywoodbets Cosafa Women’s Championship is a prominent regional competition featuring women’s national teams from Southern Africa. Group B’s dynamic and competitive nature has led to an exciting series of matches, evidenced by the results on match day two. The tournament aims not only to celebrate women’s football in the region but also to provide a platform for teams to qualify for higher levels of competition. With the matches being held at Madibaz Stadium in Gqeberha and the provision for free entry, the championship has drawn significant public interest and support.
In summary, the second match day of Group B at the 2024 Hollywoodbets Cosafa Women’s Championship saw Botswana asserting dominance over Mauritius, while Malawi narrowly defeated Madagascar. With both teams positioned for potential semi-final qualification, the upcoming matches will be crucial. The tournament continues to showcase the emerging talents in women’s football and fosters regional unity through sport.
Original Source: www.namibian.com.na
