Amazulu thrash Chippa while Gallants fight back to get a point at Sekhukhune

Usuthu still push for top-three finish

Amazulu sent out statement that they will push for a top-three finish in the Betway Premiership after thrashing Chippa United 5-1 at the Moses Mabhida Stadium on Saturday.

It the Chilli Boys that took the lead just after the half hour mark when Azola Matrose put his team ahead with a stunning strike.

Usuthu though hit back with two goals before the halftime break as Athini Maqokolo and Sphamandla Zikhali found the back of the net to put the hosts 2-1 in front.

Amazulu then dominated proceedings following the interval as Maqokolo completed his brace before Thapelo Mathloko made it 4-1 with 20 minutes remaining.

The icing was put on the cake in injury-time as Matlhoko then turned provider to set up Thabiso Kutumela to seal the contest.

Sekhukhune held at home by relegation-threatened Gallants

Sekhukhune United will be disappointed after being held to a 1-1 stalemate by Marumo Gallants, who climbed out of the relegation zone.

The hosts took the lead with 15 minutes remaining when substitute Tshepo Mokoena perfectly controlled a loose ball in the box and rounded the goalkeeper before finishing.

Gallants though were not be denied and fought back to claim what could prove to be precious point Jaison Clifford volleyed into the bottom-corner at the death.

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