In what was one of the most exciting fixtures in the Betway Premiership this weekend, Marumo Gallants saw out a gritty 2-1 win over Chippa United at the Seisa Ramabodu Stadium in Bloemfontein on Sunday afternoon.
Bienvenu Eva Nga thought he stole a point for Chippa in the 88th minute given his side’s attempts to cancel out Sekela Sithole’s opener at the hour-mark.
Nevertheless, it was Eroine Agnikoi who had the last laugh with the winning goal in stoppage time.
Chippa United went on the attack from the first whistle with Giovanni Philander having a go at the Gallants keeper after a corner early on.
The Chilli Boys made their intentions known inside the first 10 minutes while Gallants looked to hit their opponents on the break.
Ndabayithethwa Ndlondlo created his side’s first scoring chance in the seventh minute by letting fly from outside the 18-yard-area after a swift counter-attacking move.
With Ndlondlo’s attempt yielding no success, Chippa continued to pile on the pressure.
Gallants grew into the game as the 20th minute approached following attempts by Nldondlo and Mpho Chabatsane from range.
The hosts saw most of the ball toward the end of the half and kept Stanley Nwabili on his toes with numerous attempts at goal as they searched for an opener.
While the game ended 0-0 at the break, Philander remained Chippa’s attacker-in-chief at the start of the new half and came close to opening the scoring in the 47th minute through a shot inside the area that went inches over the bar.
However, it was Gallants who drew first blood in the 60th minute as Sithole’s left footed shot from outside the box found the back of the net.
Gallants enjoyed most of the possession count in the second half, however, Chippa did not hold back in their quest for a leveller leading up to the 75th minute mark.
The Chilli Boys’ shocked Gallants with an equaliser two minutes from time as Eva Nga found himself in the right place at the right time to slot home a right-footed shot in the middle of the danger zone to set up an exciting end to the game.
Then, with the final kick of the game, Gallants took the lead in the 94th minute through Agnikoi who rose to head home a corner swung in by Khumbulani Ncube to finish the encounter.
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Marumo Gallants: (0) 2 (Sithole 60’, Ncube 94’)
Chippa United: (0) 1 (Eva Nga 88’)
Marumo Gallants: Arubi, Ncube, Agnikoi, Sikhosana, Chabatsane, S.Sithole (Manaka 78’), Bance, Mphambaniso (Evanonye 55’), Motloung (Otladisa 55’), Nldondlo (Clifford 68’), Mabuza (Mabotja 78’)
Chippa United: Nwabili, Modise, Fasika, Majadibodu, Kammies, Mosele (Konqobe 31’), Philander (Madingwane 68’), Seabi (Matrose 80’), Tshobeni (Mfecane 46’), Dlamini (X.Sithole 68’), Eva Nga
