It was a day of fine margins in the Betway Premiership as Golden Arrows, Siwelele and Durban City each secured hard-fought 1-0 victories, with late drama and decisive finishing proving the difference across three tightly contested encounters.
Hendrick Ekstein struck a late winner as Amazulu sealed a 2-1 victory against Richards Bay in a KZN derby while Sekhukhune United and Polokwane City played out a goalless draw.
Milford FC continued the giant-killing theme of this season's Nedbank Cup with a 3-2 penalty shoot-out victory against Sekhukhune United in their quarterfinal clash at the Peter Mokaba Stadium.
Eric Tinkler hopes Sekhukhune United will hold a slight advantage when they face Milford FC in the quarterfinals of the Nedbank Cup this weekend.
Sekhukhune United were held 1-1 by Durban City, Marumo Gallants broke a 12-match winless streak with a 3-1 win over Chippa United while AmaZulu extended their goal drought in a goalless draw with Magesi in the Betway Premiership on Wednesday evening.
Sekhukhune United coach Eric Tinkler has clarified that a top three finish – not the Betway Premiership title – remains the mandate set by the club’s hierarchy.