Pro Philani reviews the past weekend’s football action which saw Chiefs beat Pirates, Sundowns continue their fine form and Ezenkosi sink further towards the ABC Motsepe League.
Chiefs conquer Bucs, again!
Stuart Baxter continues his great run in the Soweto derby, with yet another 2-1 win at the Calabash.
It was an afternoon to remember for new signing Keagan Dolly who scored a second-half brace. Chiefs’ first goal came after Bernard Parker and Khama Billiat put pressure on Orlando Pirates defender Thulani Hlatshwayo – whose back pass failed to reach goalkeeper Siyabonga Mpontshane, Billiat picked up the loose ball and challenged a helpless Ndah to set up Dolly on a 1v1 against Mpontshane which he slotted home and gave AmaKhosi the lead.
Orlando Pirates responded in the last four minutes when Linda Mntambo punished Daniel Akpeyi who failed to handle Terrence Dzvukamanja’s weak header to make it 1-1. In what appeared to be a very controversial decision, match referee Victor Hlungwani pointed to the spot for a foul on Billiat and awarded AmaKhosi a stoppage-time penalty. Kaizer chiefs’ main man Keagan Dolly stepped up to make it 2-1 which ensured three points and bragging rights for his side.
𝐂𝐋𝐀𝐒𝐒 𝐈𝐒 𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐌𝐀𝐍𝐄𝐍𝐓. Keagan Dolly is up and running in the #SowetoDerby 🔥
— SuperSport 🏆 (@SuperSportTV) November 6, 2021
He slots home to get his first-ever Derby goal - it’s also his fourth goal in the #DStvPrem.
📺 Stream live: https://t.co/0BMWdeEYT3 pic.twitter.com/89EzCsqW47
Sundowns thrash Gallants and break more records
Mamelodi Sundowns set a new record of 22 away matches unbeaten when they defeated Marumo Gallants 4-0 at the Peter Mokaba Stadium on Sunday evening. It was the Neo Maema show, as the former Bloem Celtic star dictated terms in midfield. Peter Shalulile netter his brace, with Themba Zwane and Pavol Safranko also on the scoresheet to ensure a 4-0 triumph.
𝘍𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘨𝘰𝘢𝘭𝘴.
— SuperSport 🏆 (@SuperSportTV) November 7, 2021
𝘈𝘯𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘸𝘪𝘯.
𝘈𝘯𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘤𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘯 𝘴𝘩𝘦𝘦𝘵.
Sundowns cannot be stopped in the #DStvPrem 🟨 pic.twitter.com/9e0Co3KCto
A weekend to remember in KZN
Maritzburg United and Golden Arrows return to the province with two goalless draws.
In-form Royal AM who are on an eight-match unbeaten streak drew one-all in Chatsworth against Baroka.
Usuthu defeated MTN 8 finalists Cape Town City 2-0 at the Moses Mabhida Stadium, thanks to an Augustine Mulenga brace.
Glad Africa Championship
JDR Stars hammered Hungry Lions in Soshas to remain top. Malebogo Modise continues his great form in the GAC with yet another fine performance as he scored an early goal for JDR. The result extends Lions’ winless run to five matches, in which they’ve conceded nine goals and scored just one.
RESULTS | #GladAfricaChampionship
— LimSportsZone (@LimSportsZone) November 7, 2021
Sun, 7 Nov
Pretoria Callies 1-2 AmaTuks
Cape Town Spurs 1-2 Richards Bay
TTM 2-0 Polokwane City
Jomo Cosmos 1-3 Uthongathi#LimSportsZone pic.twitter.com/Wfjij5e31C
KZN teams unstoppable in GladAfrica Championship at the moment
Uthongathi defeated a struggling Jomo Cosmos 3-1 on the road while Richards Bay also claimed a 2-1 away victory against Cape Town Spurs in a match which was shrouded in controversy as Spurs’ had what looked like a legitimate goal was disallowed by the assistant referee.
CAF Women’s Champions League
Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies began their CAF Women’s Champions League campaign with a win against Vihga Queens of Kenya. Melinda Kgadiethe’s solitary strike in the third minute was enough to see the Tshwane team get their campaign off to a winning start. It was far from a perfect performance, as Sundowns looked cagey in the dying minutes as the Kenyans pushed for a late equalizer. but our girls held on and claimed maximum points.
🔥Marvelous!
— #TotalEnergiesCAFWCL (@CAFwomen) November 6, 2021
😍Magnificent!
👌Melinda!@SundownsLadies' super star Melinda Kgadiete chips her way through the net! ⚽️#TotalEnergiesCAFWCL | #ItsTimeItsNow pic.twitter.com/2GDNzJ9FDD
KZN Sasol League qualifier deadlocked
Sunflower FC and Lindelani Ladies drew 6-6 in a match which will determine who goes to the national playoffs of the Sasol League, and eventually get promoted to Hollywoodbets Super League next season. Both these teams were unbeaten in their respective streams, with Sunflower FC winning all 14 games and scoring over a hundred goals.
The second leg will be played in Lindelani.
