Days like this must quickly be erased from the minds of the players to ensure they return stronger in the next match.
Captain Bakari Nondo Mwamnyeto is among the players who will need to forget this game as soon as possible.
You could say that the first two goals scored by Dodoma Jiji were caused by a lack of concentration and communication between the captain and his goalkeeper.
For the first goal, Mwamnyeto scored an own goal while trying to clear the ball, despite having enough time to make a better decision.
For the second goal, there was poor communication between him and goalkeeper Masalanga. He left the ball instead of clearing it with a header, exposing his goalkeeper in the process.
Dodoma Jiji did not create many attacking chances against Yanga, but you could say they were gifted two goals that made the task easier for them.
The attacking department also cannot avoid criticism after wasting numerous opportunities. Yanga had enough chances to finish the match early if they had been more clinical in front of goal.
For Prince Dube, this was a perfect opportunity to take control of the race for the league’s top scorer award, but he lacked sharpness in front of goal.
In football, if you fail to take your chances, you give confidence to your opponent and bring them back into the game. That is exactly what happened today as Dodoma Jiji came away with a dramatic 3-2 victory after surviving many missed opportunities from Yanga.
Attention must now turn to the CRDB Federation Cup quarterfinal match against JKT Tanzania, which will be played on Saturday, May 16, at Isamuhyo Stadium.
