Chippa United dazzled fans with a commanding performance in the Premiership this Wednesday, clinching a 1-0 victory over Kaizer Chiefs at the iconic Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium.
The home side struck early thanks to Abel Mabaso, who found the net following an exquisite assist from Mark Mayambela. Kaizer Chiefs fought back valiantly, with Hendrick Ekstein nearly scoring but his shot striking the post.
After the break, Joseph Molangoane came close for the visitors but Chippa held firm, securing all three points on their home turf.
Match Report
Right from the kick-off, Chippa set the tempo, seizing the lead in just the fifth minute. Mayambela’s brilliant play inside the box resulted in a perfect pass to Mabaso, who finished with ease past a stranded Itumeleng Khune.
Chippa nearly doubled their advantage as Zitha Macheke was called offside on a close-range strike. The Glamour Boys were under pressure throughout the first half, with Khune pulling off a crucial save denying Moeketsi Sekola from a pinpoint cross by Kurt Lentjies.
Determined, Chiefs mounted an attack when Hendrick Ekstein broke through, shrugged off defender James Okwuosa, and fired a shot off the near post, narrowly missing past Chippa’s keeper Daniel Akpeyi.
Just before the interval, Paseka Mako scored but was again ruled offside in a contentious call.
In the second half, Chiefs pressed hard for an equaliser, with Molangoane testing Akpeyi from a Gustavo Paez cross. George Maluleka’s free-kick was expertly blocked by Okwuosa in the 71st minute.
Chippa almost extended their lead when substitute Katlego Mashego’s shot was deflected by Teenage Hadebe. Akpeyi stayed alert to keep out a dangerous header from Paez, helping his side hold strong until the final whistle.
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