The weekend’s Betway Premiership motion was headlined by second-placed Orlando Pirates consuming into the lead of Mamelodi Sundowns, whereas Cape City Metropolis’s win drought continued unabated.
Pirates needed to work arduous to beat Polokwane Metropolis 1-0 on the Outdated Peter Mokaba Stadium, however a set-piece aim – wherein Nkosinathi Sibisi netted from shut vary – was sufficient to see them eat into Mamelodi Sundowns’ lead on Saturday. The reigning champions now high the log by 12 factors forward of the Buccaneers, who nonetheless have three video games in hand.
Saturday additionally featured a 0-0 draw between Golden Arrows and Chippa United in Hammarsdale; SuperSport United’s relegation fears worsened after they might solely draw 1-1 with Marumo Gallants in Bloemfontein (Bradley Grobler’s strike was cancelled out by Trevor Mathiane); and Kaizer Chiefs have gone 4 league video games with no victory after they might solely draw 1-1 with TS Galaxy in Polokwane.
The Amakhosi claimed the lead by way of Wandile Duba, however a late personal aim scuppered their hopes of returning to successful type.
The weekend’s motion bought underway on Friday night with a KwaZulu-Natal derby between AmaZulu FC and Richards Bay, received 1-0 by the previous due to a second-half strike from Taariq Fielies. Usuthu snapped a run of three straight losses with the end result.
Sunday’s lone recreation noticed Cape City Metropolis’s win drought prolonged to 12 matches throughout all competitions, as they slumped to a 2-1 dwelling loss by the hands of Sekhukhune United on the Cape City Stadium.
Samkele Sihlali and Chibuike Ohizu netted for Babina Noko, whereas the Residents discover themselves only one place and one level above the relegation playoff berth (presently occupied by SuperSport United).
The Betway Premiership will resume later within the month, with subsequent weekend blocked out for the Nedbank Cup semifinals.
Betway Premiership weekend outcomes
Friday 4 April
AmaZulu FC 1-0 Richards Bay
Saturday 5 April
Polokwane Metropolis 0-1 Orlando Pirates
Golden Arrows 0-0 Chippa United
Marumo Gallants 1-1 SuperSport United
Kaizer Chiefs 1-1 TS Galaxy
Sunday 6 April
Cape City Metropolis 1-2 Sekhukhune United
Mamelodi Sundowns v Stellenbosch FC – Postponed
Royal AM v Magesi FC – Postponed
