Amakhosi and Brazilians drop points as Milford hit five

By Razeen Gutta

Kaizer Chiefs and Mamelodi Sundowns both slipped up in the league this weekend. While the big boys were held to 1-1 draws, newcomers Milford FC stole the show with a 5-1 thrashing.

The action started on Friday at the Athlone Stadium, where Bradley Grobler’s late equaliser rescued a point for Stellenbosch FC after Bethuel Muzeu had put Sekhukhune United ahead.

On Saturday, Chiefs failed to capitalise on Orlando Pirates’ absence due to CAF commitments.

Lebohang Maboe gave Amakhosi a deserved lead at the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium against Polokwane City, but a costly error from Brandon Petersen saw Giovanni Philander’s corner drift straight in for a 1-1 draw.

Sundowns suffered similar frustration at the Buffalo City Stadium.

Sirgio Kammies looked to have earned Chippa United a first-ever win over Masandawana with a late strike, only for Antonio Van Wyk’s heavily deflected effort deep in stoppage time to salvage a point.

Sundowns move seven points clear, but have played three games more than Pirates.

AmaZulu leapfrogged Chiefs into third after Thabowenkosi Ngwenya’s ninth goal of the season sealed a 1-0 win over Marumo Gallants.

Sunday belonged to Milford, who thrashed 10-man Richards Bay 5-1 after Lindokuhle Zikhali’s first-half red card, while Kruger United earned their first top-flight win, 1-0 over TS Galaxy.

Pictured above: Amakhosi held by Polokwane City

Source: @kcfcofficial