Kaizer Chiefs got back to winning ways in the DStv Premiership after defeating Chippa United 1-0 on Thursday afternoon.
Five changes were made by the Amakhosi after their loss to Sekhukhune United as Happy Mashiane, Njabulo Ngcobo, Sifiso Hlanti, Siyethemba Sithebe and Mduduzi Shabalala entered.
Arthur Zwane's men enjoyed a confident start on three minutes where a low header at the back-post by Christian Saile Basomboli produced a teasing save off goalkeeper Loydt Kazapua.
The host began to show courage after the tough opening and caused the Soweto giants issues when Meshack Maphangule launched a low shot from a cutback only for Brandon Peterson to save.
Chiefs were on the front foot again midway in through a clearer threat whereby a snap shot in the centre of the area by Shabalala hit the woodwork following Basomboli's smart layoff.
The Glamour Boys went close again on the cusp of halftime with a curling shot from a short-corner by Reeve Frosler, but Kazapua tipped away.
As the resumption set in, Chiefs had a golden chance through a first-time shot in the box by Ashley Du Preez following Basomboli's knockdown but hoofed.
Chiefs pushed again minutes later where Basomboli's good work again saw a cutback at the half-way line release Maart on goal but the host tracked back and smothered.
The Amakhosi eventually made their dominance count in the last 20 minutes when Du Preez brought Frosler's long pass under control and applied a few step-overs before curling in the far corner.
With Chippa searching for the leveller closer to full-time, the host had the ball in the net from a corner in the dying seconds but it was disallowed for an infringement and saw the Amakhosi claim victory.
Confirmed line-ups:
Chippa United: Kazapua, Makhele, Pietersen, Pfumbidzai, Ntsabo, Lebitso, Poggenpoel, Luthuli, Abrahams, Maphangule, Ighodaro
Subs: Nwabali, Banda, Mbenyane, Mini, Maarman, Mathiane, Konqobe, Chauke, Mqokozo
Kaizer Chiefs: Petersen, Hlanti, Ngcobo, Ngezana, Frosler, Maart, Sithebe, Shabalala, Mashiane, Du Preez, Salie
Subs: Khune, Mathoho, Kwinika, Solomons, Alexander, Matlou, Zwane, Duba, Sekgota
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