A controversial referee’s optional time penalty saved face for Kaizer Chiefs in a 1-1 stalemate against AmaZulu FC in a DStv Premiership at the Kings Park in Durban on Saturday.
Gabadinho Mhango nets winner as Pirates see off AmaZulu
News24
28 May 2021, 04:14 GMT+10
Gabadinho Mhango netted the all-important goal as Orlando Pirates clinched a hard-fought 1-0 victory over AmaZulu at Orlando Stadium on Thursday evening.
After a muted opening ten-minute spell, in which AmaZulu were forced to bring on Butholezwe Ncube for the injured Makhehlene Makhaula, the match sprang to life in the 11th minute after Mhango saw his right-footed shot from the right side of the box saved in the bottom-left corner by AmaZulu keeper Veli Mothwa.
Mhango again went close five minutes later as he let fly from close range, but he could not keep his shot down as the ball flew harmlessly over the bar.
Benni McCarthy during the DStv Premiership match between Stellenbosch FC and AmaZulu FC at Danie Craven Stadium (Gallo Images)
Benni McCarthy was smiling like the Cheshire Cat after his AmaZulu side beat Lamontville Golden Arrows 1-0 to go top of the DStv Premiership table on Saturday. I love those guys, said McCarthy after the game at Sugar Ray Xulu Stadium, pointing at his charges.
The Usuthu head coach has been linked to the Bafana Bafana head coaching job left vacant after Molefi Ntseki was axed following South Africa’s failure to qualify for the African Cup of Nations in Cameroon next year.
Of course we always want to win, whichever team you put out there. But you know, the boys fought, and, they gave me a little bit of grey hairs – more – and headaches to think about.
“Because I think there were some great moments. Talent Chawapiwa, that’s not featured, he was superb, he was excellent.
“I think with Shabba you can tell, class is permanent. You know, he’s got the ability, he can pick a pass. Dead ball specialist, so there’s a lot of good quality that was coming out of that. And good performances from loads of the players who don’t usually get to play week in, week out, former Bafana Bafana striker McCarthy continued.