TS Galaxy registered their first-ever Premier Soccer League (PSL) victory over Kaizer Chiefs after securing a 1-0 result at Mbombela Stadium on Sunday.
Four minutes into the second half, Brazilian striker Higor Vidal’s shot rebounded back off the post and struck Amakhosi goalkeeper, Brandon Petersen’s head, before trickling over the goal line. It was extremely cruel on the Chiefs skipper, who distinguished himself on a number of occasions, pulling off multiple saves during an end-to-end encounter.
In an open match, played in glorious sunshine, Amakhosi controlled the lion’s share of possession in the first half, pinning the hosts back, particularly via attacks down the right, where Reeve Frosler and Tebogo Potsane combined well to trouble the Galaxy defence. It was from a well-flighted Frosler cross that Ranga Chivaviro had the best chance of the half on 11 minutes, but his header just cleared the crossbar by millimetres. Chivaviro would only last until the 29th minute when he pulled up with what appeared to be a hamstring injury and was replaced by Christian Saile.
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After falling behind shortly after the resumption, Amakhosi fought back bravely in search of a leveller. Ditlhokwe headed over from a corner, and Saile almost scored when his sharp turn and shot was desperately scrambled away by Rockets keeper, Vasilije Kolak. Msimango will feel he ought to have done better when he headed the resultant corner over the bar from close range.
As the game became stretched and Amakhosi pushed men forward, looking for a goal, Galaxy were able to break at times, yet Petersen repeatedly denied them, including a double save when it seemed certain the Rockets would double their lead.