Betway Premiership wrap: Arrows edge Polokwane City, Last-gasp winner sees Sekhukhune slay Gallants

Arrows edge Polokwane City as Manqoba Mngithi claims maiden win

Manqoba Mngqithi claimed his first win since taking charge of Golden Arrows with a crucial 1-0 away win against Polokwane City at the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium on Wednesday evening.

Polokwane City showed attacking intent right from the start, even though they had less possession compared to their opponents in the first half.

Bonginkosi Dlamini of City had an early chance with a long-range shot that created some danger, but it sailed just over the crossbar in the opening minutes.

As the first half progressed, the home team seemed to have the upper hand in terms of play, but they struggled to find the final touch to break the deadlock in Polokwane.

However, City's missed opportunities would come back to haunt them early in the second half. In the 48th minute, Arrows took the lead when Mutizwa successfully chipped the goalkeeper from a difficult angle at the far post.

The goal energized Abafana Bes'Thende, and in the 64th minute, Simon Ramabu came close to doubling the lead but failed to connect with a ball that flashed across the goal.

Oswin Appollis had a chance shortly after, firing a shot from just outside the box that was on target, but Arrows keeper Ismail Watenga made the save to deny him.

The final 10 minutes saw Arrows defend their slim advantage until the final whistle, securing all three points with a hard-fought victory.

Eric Tinkler off to winning start as Sekhukhune see off Gallants

Eric Tinkler kicked off his tenure as Sekhukhune United head coach with a thrilling 2-1 win over Marumo Gallants, thanks to a last-minute header from Chibuike Ohizu at the Dr Molemela Stadium on Wednesday night.

Although the match seemed destined to end in a 1-1 draw, Ohizu, who came on as a substitute in the second half, led his team to victory in Bloemfontein.

The match was delayed by around 45 minutes due to heavy rainfall at the Dr Molemela Stadium, forcing both teams to wait before beginning their latest league fixture.

Once the match got underway, both Gallants and Sekhukhune created a few early chances, with Gabadinho Mhango and Andy Boyeli coming close to scoring.

Sekhukhune made changes at halftime, bringing on Sipho Mbule, Chibuike Ohizu, and Vusimuzi Mncube from the bench.

The home side broke the deadlock just five minutes into the second half, with Linda Mntambo scoring from a set-piece. Gallants responded shortly after the hour mark when substitute Sede Dion equalized with a header inside the six-yard box.

However, it was Sekhukhune who had the final say, as Chibuike Ohizu netted the winning goal in the 94th minute with a close-range header following a quick counter-attack.

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