Golden Arrows 3-3 Cape Town City
Cape Town City remained at the top of the DStv Diski Challenge table after an entertaining 3-3 draw against Golden Arrows at the Sugar Ray Xulu Stadium on Saturday.
The Citizens made a strong start and were ahead at the course of halftime, but the home team rallied back and snatched a point.
With the Citizens still atop the standings, their lead at the summit have however been reduced whereas Abafana Besthende sit eight on the table.
TS Galaxy 1-3 Orlando Pirates
Orlando Pirates moved to within a point of first-place Cape Town City following a commanding 3-1 victory over TS Galaxy.
It was a bright opening from the Buccaneers and were ahead through Gomolemo Khoto before a stunner after the break from Sandile Ndlozi extended their advantage.
Pirates bagged a third around the final exchanges to fulltime when Mohau Nkota fired in from the penalty-spot following a foul in the box.
The Rockets did grab a late effort in the hope of a comeback, but were unable to launch one and in the process picked up a defeat.
SuperSport United 3-0 Richards Bay FC
SuperSport United continued to cement third spot on the table through a 3-0 drubbing over Richards Bay FC at the Lucas Moripe Stadium.
The Natal Rich Boys slumped further down the table, as goals in the second half from Jabu Matsio, Tendamudzimu Matodzi and Keenan Bezuidenhout ensured their victory.
Marumo Gallants FC 2-2 AmaZulu
AmaZulu's winless run of form continued following a 2-2 draw against Marumo Gallants FC at the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium to remain in the top-half and the host in the bottom-half bracket.
Bahlabane Ba Ntwa made the breakthrough in the opening 20 minutes through Sibusiso Nkosi, but Usuthu rallied and levelled at the halftime break.
An own-goal from goalkeeper Olwethu Mzimela restored the host advantage, though their quest to victory were crushed as Usuthu levelled in the final minute to fulltime.
Kaizer Chiefs – Maritzburg United
Kaizer Chiefs and Maritzburg United were not able to take the playing field as the match was called off due to a water-logged pitch at the Dobsonville Stadium.
Mamelodi Sundowns 1-0 Chippa United
Mamelodi Sundowns got their DStv Diski Challenge campaign back on track and ensured a 1-0 win over the bottom-placed Chippa United on Sunday.
The Brazilians picked up a disappointing loss against Richards Bay FC last Sunday, with Chippa held against Marumo Gallants FC as the victory pushed the host further up the table.
Stellenbosch FC 1-0 Swallows FC
Stellenbosch FC jumped two places from sixth on the standings to fourth place with a narrow 1-0 victory over second-bottom Swallows FC.
With no goals in the first half, the Maroons secured all the points through the boot of Azola Jakalashe with the Dube Birds caught out at the back.
Sekhukhune United 2-0 Royal AM
Sekhukhune United returned to winning ways following a 2-0 victory over Royal AM and surged one place up from ninth to eight on the table.
Babina Noko, who suffered a 8-3 loss to Cape Town City last weekend, went to the break in front courtesy of Asekho Tiwani before Simphiwe Mabena grabbed the second at the death.
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