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Mokwena leaps to the defence of Sundowns goalie Onyango: 'Football is a game of mistakes'

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Mamelodi Sundowns coach Rulani Mokwena has leapt to the defence of goalkeeper Denis Onyango after his mistakes allowed SuperSport United to salvage a point in the 2-2 draw between the two Tshwane neighbours in the derby on Wednesday.

Onyango, who contributed seven clean sheets to their record–breaking 13-match run where they did not concede a goal in the league, was at fault for United’s two goals by Gamphani Lungu and Teboho Mokoena.

For the equalising goal, Onyango should have done better as he was once again beaten by a long free kick by Mokoena and United held on for the remaining 10 minutes to earn a draw. “Football is a game of mistakes and part to being a goalkeeper is the understanding that yours might be more costly than many other players that are on the pitch,” reflected Mokwena.

“We try to get the lessons and try to improve, even in difficult moments and today was a difficult moment. We will still do our corrections and analyse for everybody and not just Denis.”

 

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