SuperSport and Stellenbosch share the spoils as PSL action returns

SuperSport and Stellenbosch share the spoils as PSL action returns

SuperSport United and Stellenbosch played to a 1-1 draw at the Luca Moripe stadium as PSL action returned after a break due to the African Cup of Nations.

Matsatsantsa took the lead midway through the first half when Bradley Grobler headed home but Stellies hit back when Iqraam Rayners found the back of the netafter the interval.

With Bafana Bafana again being shown love by the public after coming third at the AFCON, all eyes returned to the domestic league as Gavin Hunt's charges took on the form team in the league that won the most recent cup competition - the Carling Knockout.

SuperSport started the stronger the of sides and took the lead after 21 minutes when talented 18-year-old Shandre Campbell put in an inch-perfect cross from the left-wing and Grobler ran onto the ball and buried his header.

The visitors certainly got a kick up the jolt by their coach Steve Barker at the halftime break and came out with renews vigour.

Stellies equalised in the 56th minute when the home team failed a clear a long throw-in and, like a typical poacher, Rayners punced to beat goalkeeper Washington Arubi.

The hosts were the offensive side as they tried to grab the winner but to no avail as Stellenbosch extended their unbeaten run to 12 matches in all competitions.

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