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 United aim to end with win Mogan Segadavan WEEKEND POST CORRESPONDENT BAY UNITED will come out firing on all cylinders this afternoon when they play Nathi Lions in their final National First Division league fixture at Sugar Ray Xulu Stadium in KwaMashu, outside Durban. Bay United general manager Senzo Masingiza said United were not going to sit back because they have already qualified (for the playoffs). “We failed to beat Lions twice this season and a win tomorrow will be a tremendous boost for the playoffs. We owe it to ourselves and our loyal supporters to end the season on a high note,” said Masingiza. “If we do finish at the top of the log and get two chances (at promotion) it will be a bonus.” United have a difficult task, with sereral players out of action. Defender Rodrique Ebongue, red-carded in Maritzburg, joins influential midfielder Jonas Mavimbela and Johannes Segalo who were sent off against Ikapa Sporting. The trio will only be available for the play-offs. Luntu Mazana and Asanda Mvalo were rested from training, while Jimmy Zakazaka and Adebayo Abayomi were down with flu. First choice goalkeeper Tampungu Dikete, sidelined with a shoulder injury, is expected to return in time for the play-offs. Despite the setback, coach Vladislav Heric, is optimistic. “We will not give up even though our chances (of overtaking Maritzburg) are slim. In the absence of the regulars it is time for the youngsters to step up.” Victory tomorrow will give United a glimmer of hope of finishing at the top of the log, provided Durban Stars beat or even draw with Maritzburg United in Pietermaritzburg. After this afternoon‘s match United have a month‘s break before the playoffs. The first set of play-offs will be played on May 10 and 17 on a home- and-way basis. The second set of playoffs starts on May 27.
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