The Betway Premiership produces 21 goals

0 Orlando Pirates’ Oswin Appollis challenged by Kaizer Chiefs’ Brandon Petersen and Thabo Moloisane. Image: Orlando Pirates Home » Sport » Soccer » Premier Soccer League » The Betway Premiership produces 21 goals

South Africa’s top flight delivered 21 goals in eight Betway Premiership games across the weekend.

0 Orlando Pirates’ Oswin Appollis challenged by Kaizer Chiefs’ Brandon Petersen and Thabo Moloisane. Image: Orlando Pirates Betway Premiership champions Orlando Pirates stole the spotlight in the Soweto Derby against Kaizer Chiefs. Struggling Marumo Gallants and new coach Ronnie Kananelo marked a milestone.

Here is a look at this past weekend’s results…

Much of the attention was focused on the FNB Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Orlando Pirates edged Soweto enemies Kaizer Chiefs 2-1. It was coach Abdeslam Ouaddou’s seventh consecutive league victory.

Yanela Mbuthuma opened the scoring for Bucs before Pule Mmodi equalised for Chiefs but Tshepang Moremi found a well-taken winner for the Betway Premiership champions.

League title rivals Mamelodi Sundowns responded in style with a 4-1 hammering of Durban City at Loftus Versfeld. Thabang Matuludi scored twice, while Iqraam Rayners and Antonio van Wyk also got on the scoresheet.

Sundowns have now retained top spot with a one point lead but a game in hand.

Coach Arthur Zwane’s AmaZulu FC continued their fantastic run with a narrow 1-0 victory over provincial rivals Golden Arrows.

Betway Premiership rookies, Milford FC maintained their impressive start to life in the top flight with a 1-0 victory over Sekhukhune United.

Marumo Gallants finally grabbed their first league win under Ronnie Kananelo. Bahlabane Ba Ntwa overcame Siwelele FC 3-2 in an entertaining encounter, with Samkele Sihlali scoring twice and Ndabayithethwa Ndlondlo adding another.

Newcomers Kruger United enjoyed a convincing 3-1 victory over Richards Bay. Coach Brandon Truter’s Chippa United stunned Stellenbosch FC with a 2-0 away win.

The only goalless draw was between Polokwane City and TS Galaxy at the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium.

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