Matsatsantsa down Chiefs, Royal claim first win
Saturday’s Betway Premiership action saw SuperSport United claim revenge over Kaizer Chiefs, while Royal AM secured their first win of the 2024-25 season.
SuperSport, who had lost their last three matches across all competitions and been trounced 4-0 by Chiefs in the Carling Knockout last weekend, defeated the Soweto giants 1-0 at the Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane in the lone early-evening kick-off, with Tashreeq Morris striking late in the first half.
Get in there Blues! 🔵🙌#MatsatsantsaUnified pic.twitter.com/4p1UpH2gWn
— SuperSport United FC (@SuperSportFC) October 26, 2024
It was the Amakhosi’s second defeat in four league matches this season and saw them drop to ninth place on the log – with United rising to eighth.
The late match at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha saw Chippa United outclass Golden Arrows 2-0 courtesy of goals from Siphelo Baloni and Andile Jali, to rise to third place on the log.
BETWAY PREMIERSHIP MAN OF THE MATCH
— Chippa United FC (@ChippaUnitedFC) October 26, 2024
Mhlekazi Andile Jali 🏆🌶️ pic.twitter.com/hRe1WyFju4
In the afternoon matches, Royal AM claimed a first win of the season when they defeated Sekhukhune United 2-0 at the Harry Gwala Stadium in Pietermaritzburg, courtesy of goals from Ayanda Jiyane and Motebang Sera.
⚫️🟡 A 2-0 Victory against @SekhukhuneFc today in Harry Gwala Stadium. pic.twitter.com/TsQERenP42
— RoyalAM_FC (@RAMFC_sa) October 26, 2024
Ten-man Marumo Gallants held TS Galaxy 1-1 at the Dr Molemela Stadium in Bloemfontein.
Edgar Manaka was sent off for the hosts late in the first half, and Samukelo Kabini put the Rockets on course for a first league win, but Bahlabane Ba Ntwa struck back via Xola Mlambo to secure a share of the spoils and ensure they remained clear of the relegation zone.
MATCH DAY| BETWAYPREM🚨
— MARUMO GALLANTS FC (@_Marumogallants) October 26, 2024
FULL TIME
MARUMO GALLANTS FC 1-1 TS GALAXY FC#GameDay #TeamSpirit #WeAreReady pic.twitter.com/KSS2JLD95N
And at the King Zwelithini Stadium in Umlazi, Durban, Richards Bay and Stellenbosch FC played out a 0-0 draw.
The Maroons ended the game with 10 men, following a late red card for Jayden Adams.
Not the result we wanted but we'll take the point and keep moving 💪 pic.twitter.com/eZZPdyd4Va
— Stellenbosch FC (@StellenboschFC) October 26, 2024
The Betway Premiership continues with a full round of fixtures this coming midweek, Tuesday 29 to Thursday 31 October, headlined by Mamelodi Sundowns hosting Cape Town City.
RESULTS
Richards Bay 0-0 Stellenbosch FC
Marumo Gallants 1-1 TS Galaxy
Royal AM 2-0 Sekhukhune United
SuperSport United 1-0 Kaizer Chiefs
Chippa United 2-0 Golden Arrows
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