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Wrap: Sekhukhune soar in Derby as Arrows and Gallants share thrilling draw
At Peter Mokaba Stadium, Ellis Rammala's maiden goal and Daniel Cardoso's late strike secured Sekhukhune's dominance, while in Bloemfontein, Junior Dion's opener for Gallants was canceled out by Nduduzo Sibiya's penalty, ensuring both matches showcased resilience, clinical finishing, and fierce competition.
Dion's Strike and Sibiya's Spot-Kick Ignite Thrilling Draw
Golden Arrows and Marumo Gallants delivered a pulsating 1-1 draw in their Betway Premiership clash at Dr. Petrus Molemela Stadium on Saturday, with both teams showcasing resilience and clinical finishing.
Gallants seized the initiative early, as Junior Dion capitalized on a precise square pass from Masindi Nemtajela just before halftime, slotting home to break the deadlock after earlier squandering a penalty through Edgar Manaka's tame effort, comfortably saved by Arrows' keeper Edgar Maova.
Arrows, undeterred, roared back in the second half, with Nduduzo Sibiya calmly converting a 52nd-minute penalty after Khumbulani Ncube fouled Bongani Cele, leveling the score.
Despite chances at both ends, Gabadinho Mhango's wayward half-volley for Gallants and Sibiya's early strike thwarted by Washington Arubi's heroics, the teams couldn't be separated, sharing the points in a fiercely contested encounter.
This result keeps both sides locked in mid-table, with Arrows' tactical tweaks proving decisive in securing a hard-fought draw.
Sekhukhune United 2-0 Polokwane City: Babina Noko Triumph in Limpopo Derby
Sekhukhune United clinched a 2-0 victory over rivals Polokwane City in a heated Betway Premiership Limpopo derby at Peter Mokaba Stadium.
The win solidified Sekhukhune's push for a top-three finish in the league standings.
The hosts broke the deadlock before halftime through Ellis Rammala, who marked his first goal for the club with a clinical finish, sending the home crowd into a frenzy.
Sekhukhune maintained their momentum into the second half, with Daniel Cardoso sealing the win in the 79th minute. His low-driven shot, described as a "grass cutter," beat Polokwane's goalkeeper Brian Okoth, ensuring a comfortable lead.
Polokwane struggled to create clear chances, with Sekhukhune's defense holding firm. Late substitutions, including Andy Boyeli and Ngakosso for Keletso Makgalwa and Langa, helped see out the game.
The result keeps Sekhukhune United in contention for a CAF Champions League spot, while Polokwane City will look to regroup after a disappointing outing in this fiercely contested derby.
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