Kaizer Chiefs hit four as Orlando Pirates’ slow start continues

Kaizer Chiefs maintained their winning form in the DStv Diski Challenge with a 4-0 victory over Marumo Gallants on Saturday afternoon.

Keitumetse Lesia opened the scoring after 13 minutes, adding to the late winning goal he scored last week.

The Soweto giants extended their advantage in the 30th minute when 17-year-old Tashiel Rugunanani scored his first DStv Diski Challenge goal with a well-taken free-kick.

Steven Mendes made his first start of the campaign and put Chiefs 3-0 ahead shortly after half-time. He applied pressure to the goalkeeper, chased down the clearance and deflected the ball into the net.

Lesia completed his brace just after the hour mark to round off a commanding performance. Chiefs were also boosted by the return of Emile Dortley from suspension.

Pirates held by Kruger United

Orlando Pirates’ slow start to the season continued on Sunday morning as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Kruger United.

The Buccaneers went in front after 30 minutes through Thurston Phillips, but Kruger restored parity 10 minutes later.

Ayabulele Magididgidi finished a well-constructed passing move to bring the teams level, with neither side able to find a winning goal.

Sundowns edge TS Galaxy

Mamelodi Sundowns recorded back-to-back victories by beating TS Galaxy 2-1 on Sunday afternoon.

Simphiwe Mlondo gave Sundowns the lead in the 30th minute, but Siyanda Xulu equalised for Galaxy nine minutes later.

Mlondo restored Sundowns’ advantage in the 68th minute with his second goal of the match.

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Polokwane City 2-1 AmaZulu FC

Richards Bay 0-1 Golden Arrows

Chippa United 1-4 Sekhukhune United