Bright Ndlovu of Sekhukhune United celebrates a goal during the Betway Premiership match against Magesi at Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane on Saturday.
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SEKHUKHUNE UNITED (0) 1
Ndlovu 90+5’
MAGESI (0) 0
Sekhukhune United kept their aspirations of finishing in the Betway Premiership Top 3 alive after beating Magesi 1-0 in the Limpopo derby at the New Peter Mokaba Stadium on Saturday night.
With six games to play, Sekhukhune remained fifth on the log with 38 points, but they are breathing down the neck of fourth-placed AmaZulu, who lead them by one point following their 1-1 draw with Siwelele at the Dr Molemela Stadium earlier in the day.
Magesi, meanwhile, remained rock-bottom of the log with 17 points, one behind Marumo Gallants and Orbit College, with the two teams set to meet in Bloemfontein on Sunday night.
Sekhukhune started the season like a house on fire, finishing top of the standings in the first five games. However, the script has changed so much that they will head into their last six matches of the season chasing a Top 3 finish. That’s why this win will be welcomed.
Sekhukhune dominated play from start to finish, but they let themselves down where it matters most: in front of goal.
Brighton Ndlovu came close to opening the scoring early on for Babina Noko after getting inside the box, but he put his effort wide of Elvis Chipezeze’s goal.
Lerato Mandi caused all sorts of threats for Sekhukhune and nearly forced Diteboho Mofokeng into an own goal, but Elvis Chipezeze reacted quickly, tipping the danger over the crossbar.
Vuyo Letlapa and Keletso Makgalwa also had shots at goal, but they couldn’t find the breakthrough, resulting in the two teams heading into the break goalless.
Having tested Renaldo Leaner late in the first half, Magesi grew into the game in the second half, but they still couldn’t find the lead to build on their 3-0 win against Gallants in their last match.
Sekhukhune continued their dominance and were duly rewarded in the final seconds as Magesi failed to clear a corner, allowing Ndlovu to head home the winner with the last kick of the game.