Staff Reporter.
Stellenbosch FC registered their first-ever win over Kaizer Chiefs when they claimed a 1-0 victory against the Phefeni Glamour Boys in a DSTV premiership match at FNB Stadium.
Chiefs started the game well and forced Sage Stephens into a good save in the seventh minute. Sfiso Hlanti’s flick on from a Khama Billiat free-kick called the Maroons goalkeeper into action and while the rebound fell favourably at Daniel Cardoso’s feet, he could only succeed in troubling the side-netting.
Stephens had to make another save a minute later when Bernard Parker found space inside the area, but the shot-stopper was alert to the danger and got his body behind the forward’s powerful drive from an acute angle.
Having survived an initial wave of pressure, Stellies recovered well and dominated the remainder of the first half.
Junior Mendieta weaved his way into a dangerous area in the 31st minute before pulling the trigger and Chiefs goalkeeper Daniel Akpeyi did well to palm the ball away from danger.
Akpeyi was well beaten seven minutes later. Mendieta found Du Preez who outsmarted Cardoso before thumping a right-footed shot past the Nigerian from range for his fourth goal of the season, and arguably his best to date.
Du Preez, riding a new-found wave of confidence, was unlucky not to complete his brace on the hour mark when his shot hit the base of the post and not the back of the net.
Erick Mathoho and Billiat threatened for Chiefs at the other end of the pitch, but the hosts didn’t do enough in front of goal and ultimately Stellies held on for a famous win.
Despite the win, Stellies remained second on the league standings, but they are now level on points with leaders,Mamelodi Sundowns, who have a superior goal difference, while Chefs remained sixth on the log.
Meanwhile two goals in two minutes for Orlando Pirates secured a 2-1 comeback win over Sekhukhune United in a 2021/22 DStv Premiership match at Orlando Stadium.
Elsewhere Royal AM continued their exceptional DStv Premiership campaign with a dramatic 2-1 home win over SuperSport United at the Chatsworth Stadium.
Other PSL Results.
TS Galaxy 2 – 1 Baroka FC.