PSL wrap: Chiefs open up three-point lead

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  • Post published:September 30, 2019

Kaizer Chiefs moved three points clear at the top of the Absa Premiership standings, while Orlando Pirates and Cape Town City played out to a six-goal thriller over the weekend.

Friday, 27 September:

Maritzburg United 1-0 Chippa United

Maritzburg United registered their first win in the Absa Premiership when they beat Chippa United 1-0 at the Harry Gwala Stadium through a first-half goal from Thabiso Kutumela.

The win moves the Team of Choice up to 13th place in the league standings, while the Chili Boys drop down to 15th spot following their third defeat of the season.

Saturday, 28 September:

SuperSport United 1-0 AmaZulu

SuperSport United claimed their third win in the league after securing a narrow 1-0 victory over AmaZulu at the Lucas Moripe Stadium in Atteridgeville, after Aubrey Modiba netted the only goal from a spot kick.

Matsatsantsa currently sit in sixth place with 11 points after collecting three, while Usuthu remain at the foot of the log with two points.

Kaizer Chiefs 1-0 Baroka

Kaizer Chiefs have opened up a three-point lead at the top of the league standings after a hard-fought 1-0 win over Baroka at the FNB Stadium thanks to a first-half goal from Lebogang Manyama.

The result has Amakhosi remaining at the summit of the league standings with 16 points, while Bakgaga remain in 11th spot with eight.

Golden Arrows 2-2 Stellenbosch

Stellenbosch fought back from two goals down to secure a 2-2 draw with Golden Arrows at the Sugar Ray Xulu Stadium in Durban.

The result has Abafana Bes’thende dropping down to seventh place on 10 points from seven matches, while Stellies are up to 14th with four points from their seven outings.

Orlando Pirates 3-3 Cape Town City

Orlando Pirates and Cape Town City were forced to share the spoils after playing out tp a thrilling 3-3 draw at Orlando Stadium in Soweto.

The result moves the Buccaneers to eighth spot on the log with nine points from seven matches, while the Citizens are up to 10th with eight points from their seven outings.

Sunday, 29 September:

Black Leopards 1-0 Bloemfontein Celtic

Black Leopards registered their first win under new head coach Luc Eymael after securing a 1-0 victory over Bloemfontein Celtic at the Thohoyandou Stadium in Limpopo through a goal from Mwape Musonda.

Lidoda Duvha move up to 12th place in the log standings with eight points, four points clear of the relegation zone, while the defeat leaves Siwelele in ninth.

Highlands Park 2-0 Polokwane City

Highlands Park continued their recent fine form against Polokwane City after claining a 2-0 win over the Limpopo side at Makhulong Stadium in Tembisa through goals from Mothobi Mvala and Peter Shalulile.

The Lions of the North moved up to fifth place on the league table with 11 points, while Rise and Shine remain in second place with 13 points.