Stellenbosch FC drew 1-1 with Kaizer Chiefs in the Premier Soccer League on Tuesday night. Sinoxolo Kwayiba's first-half goal was cancelled out by Mduduzi Shabalala's equaliser at FNB Stadium.
Kwayiba found the net in the 48th minute, assisted by Terrence Mashego, to give the visitors the lead. Chiefs responded ten minutes later when Shabalala finished from inside the area, set up by Reeve Frosler. The result leaves Stellenbosch seventh in the table with nine points from seven games, maintaining their position in the top eight.
Coach Gavin Hunt had a full squad available, with new signing Adeyanju Kazeem announced on Monday and in contention. "New signing Adeyanju Kazeem, announced on Monday, could feature," Hunt said before the match. Kaizer Chiefs, under coach Fernando Da Cruz, dealt with several injuries including long-term absentees Langelihle Phili and Siphesihle Ndlovu, while Brandon Petersen was back in individual training.
The point extends Stellenbosch's unbeaten run to four matches, a sequence that includes three draws and a win. It also ended Kaizer Chiefs' unbeaten league start, leaving them in fourth place. The result means Stellenbosch are now 11 points behind leaders Mamelodi Sundowns in the title race. Their recent form shows one win and three draws from their last four outings. Their next challenge is a home match against Chippa United on 30 October, a team currently ninth in the table. Check the upcoming fixtures for full details. Stellenbosch's top scorer this season is Q. Plaatjies with three goals.
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Kaizer Chiefs assistant coach Dillon Sheppard confirmed head coach Fernando Da Cruz fell ill after the 1-1 draw with Stellenbosch. Sheppard said, "Coach has fallen ill. He was vomiting, so he is with the doctors." Former Chiefs winger Junior Khanye criticised Da Cruz's tactics on iDiski TV, predicting he could be sacked by January. Stellenbosch's unbeaten run now stands at four matches, leaving them seventh with 10 points from eight games.
Stellenbosch FC's Terrence Mashego earned the Man of the Match award for his role in their 1-1 draw with Kaizer Chiefs, the club confirmed. The Mamelodi Sundowns loanee delivered the assist for Sinoxolo Kwayiba's 48th-minute opener. The result extends Stellenbosch's unbeaten run to four matches, leaving them seventh in the Premier Soccer League with 10 points from eight games.
Kaizer Chiefs felt they should have had a late penalty in the 1-1 draw with Stellenbosch, the club reported. Chiefs had a strong claim in stoppage time when a cross struck defender Adeyanju Kazeem, but the referee did not award a spot-kick. The result leaves Stellenbosch seventh in the Premier Soccer League with 10 points from eight games.
