The Betway Premiership served up an exciting midweek round of matches on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, with significant performances from various teams. Here’s a rundown of the key highlights from the day’s action.
Kaizer Chiefs Show Their Strength
Kaizer Chiefs displayed remarkable growth by defeating AmaZulu 3-1. Amakhosi demonstrated a confident and mature performance, driven by the former Mamelodi Sundowns star, Gaston Sirino, who was instrumental in two of the first-half goals.
The Chiefs made an explosive start, with Ranga Chivaviro netting the opener in the 11th minute after being set up by Wandile Duba. Moments later, Sirino scored his first goal for the club, doubling the lead with a superb strike from outside the box following a perfectly weighted pass from Mduduzi Shabalala. Just before half-time, Ignacio Miguel scored from a Sirino corner, putting Chiefs firmly in control at 3-0.
After the break, AmaZulu fought back, with Etiosa Ighodaro scoring to reduce the deficit to 3-1. Despite some pressure, including a near miss from Ethan Brooks, the Chiefs’ solid defensive display, anchored by goalkeeper Ntwari, ensured they secured the three points.
Stellar Performance by Stellenbosch FC
In another standout match, Stellenbosch FC triumphed over Cape Town City with a commanding 3-0 victory at Athlone Stadium. The first half saw Cape Town City dominate possession but fail to capitalize, and they were punished just before the break when Andre de Jong scored to give Stellies a 1-0 lead.
The second half showcased an incredible moment when Fawaaz Basadien scored a spectacular goal from his own half, extending the lead to 2-0. Sanele Barns sealed the victory with a third goal on the hour mark, marking a successful outing for Stellenbosch in the iKapa Derby.
Stalemate Between Sekhukhune United and Chippa United
At the Peter Mokaba Stadium, Sekhukhune United and Chippa United played to a 1-1 draw. Chippa took an early lead through Bienvenu Eva Nga in the seventh minute, but Sekhukhune equalized shortly after halftime with a goal from Thabang Monare. Despite dominating the game and benefiting from Chippa’s Sirgio Kammies receiving a red card, Sekhukhune couldn’t secure the win.
SuperSport United Earn Narrow Win
Gavin Hunt’s SuperSport United managed to edge past TS Galaxy with a 1-0 victory at TUT Stadium. Zimbabwean forward Terrence Dzvukamanja scored the only goal of the match, securing three valuable points for his side.
Abandoned Match Due to Power Outage
In a peculiar turn of events, the match between Golden Arrows and Magesi FC at Mpumalanga Stadium was abandoned due to a power outage with just minutes left to play. At the time, Magesi led 1-0, leaving fans and players awaiting a league decision on whether to resume or replay the match. However, the game will resume on Thursday afternoon.
Summary of Betway Premiership Results
- AmaZulu 1 – 3 Kaizer Chiefs
- Stellenbosch FC 3 – 0 Cape Town City
- SuperSport United 1 – 0 TS Galaxy
- Sekhukhune United 1 – 1 Chippa United
- Golden Arrows 0 – 1 Magesi FC (match abandoned)
As the league continues to unfold, fans can look forward to more thrilling encounters in the Betway Premiership!
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