Kaizer Chiefs squander two-goal lead to draw with Royal AM

The result left Chiefs in fifth place on the league table with 11 points from seven matches, while Royal AM climbed to 10th with eight points from nine outings.

Chiefs made a dream start, taking the lead in just the fifth minute.

Gaston Sirino, pulling the strings in midfield, found Yusuf Maart, whose precise pass set up Ashley du Preez to open the scoring.

Then in the 13th minute, teenager Wandile Duba doubled the advantage, finishing off a pinpoint assist from Dillan Solomons, who was immediately forced off with a muscle injury.

The hosts dominated the first-half and created multiple opportunities to extend their lead.

Mduduzi Shabalala narrowly missed the target in the 12th minute, while Du Preez struck the upright in the 26th.

Maart squandered a golden chance just before half-time, his audacious chip landing on the roof of the net.

Despite their attacking dominance, Chiefs' defence showed vulnerabilities. Brandon Petersen made critical saves in the 28th minute and injury time of the first half to preserve their lead.

Royal AM came out stronger in the second half and pulled a goal back in the 51st minute through Ayabulela Maxwele's stunning long-range strike. Chiefs struggled to regain control, and their lack of composure in front of goal proved costly.

The decisive moment came in the 89th minute when Levy Mashiane capitalised on poor defending, slipping past the Chiefs' centre-backs to fire home the equaliser and secure a dramatic point for the visitors.

Chiefs were left to rue missed chances and defensive lapses in a match they had firmly in their grasp.

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