Kaizer Chiefs

Match report

Kaizer Chiefs saw off Sekhukhune United 2:0 on Wednesday evening in the second round of the Premier League. L. Baartman opened the scoring in the 63rd minute before M. Shabalala added a second with eight minutes remaining. The hosts remain unbeaten after five games.

The first half ended goalless despite a yellow card for S. Mkhize on the stroke of half-time. By then the visitors had created one big chance but could not convert. The second half shifted when Sekhukhune brought on T. Khiba and T. Mokoane together in the 60th minute, hoping to find something. They did not.

And here's the thing about this game — it was decided in those final twenty minutes. Baartman's goal came after Sekhukhune had pushed forward, leaving space behind. Shabalala's strike in the 84th minute stretched the back line and killed any remaining hope. The visitors had already seen two changes of their own before the first goal.

To be fair, the statistics tell the same story. Chiefs controlled 60 percent of possession and registered five shots on target compared to two for the visitors. They created two big chances while Sekhukhune managed only one. Shots accuracy sat at 56 percent for the hosts — not perfect, but enough.

With the result, Chiefs move closer to the top four. They sit third on 11 points from three wins and two draws. Sekhukhune remain sixth on seven points, with two defeats now weighing on their campaign. The gap between them is four points with only three rounds remaining.

Prepared from match data

Key numbers

Possession, % 60 – 40

Shots on target 5 – 2

Shots off target 3 – 1

Big chances 2 – 1

⇄ 45+2' V. Letlapa — Substitution 🟨 46' S. Mkhize — Yellow card ⇄ 60' T. Khiba — Substitution ⇄ 60' T. Mokoane — Substitution ⚽ 63' L. Baartman — Goal ⇄ 65' L. Baartman — Substitution ⇄ 65' A. Velebayi — Substitution ⇄ 70' R. Frosler — Substitution ⇄ 77' D. Solomons — Substitution ⇄ 77' L. Maboe — Substitution ⇄ 80' S. Mkhize — Substitution ⇄ 80' M. Vandala — Substitution ⚽ 84' M. Shabalala — Goal

Match events

45+2' 0:0 Sekhukhune United Substitution V. Letlapa off: M. Ramabu
46' 0:0 Sekhukhune United Yellow card S. Mkhize
60' 0:0 Sekhukhune United Substitution T. Khiba off: M. Vandala
60' 0:0 Sekhukhune United Substitution T. Mokoane off: N. Mobbie
63' 1:0 Kaizer Chiefs Goal L. Baartman assist: D. Solomons
65' 1:0 Kaizer Chiefs Substitution L. Baartman off: M. Shabalala
65' 1:0 Kaizer Chiefs Substitution A. Velebayi off: M. Vilakazi
70' 1:0 Kaizer Chiefs Substitution R. Frosler off: K. Nkgwesa
77' 1:0 Kaizer Chiefs Substitution D. Solomons off: T. Monyane
77' 1:0 Kaizer Chiefs Substitution L. Maboe off: S. Ndlovu
80' 1:0 Sekhukhune United Substitution S. Mkhize off: L. B. Mojela
80' 1:0 Sekhukhune United Substitution M. Vandala off: K. Tlaka
84' 2:0 Kaizer Chiefs Goal M. Shabalala

Statistics

60 Possession, % 40

5 Shots on target 2

3 Shots off target 1

2 Big chances 1

147 Attacks 105

2 Corners 4

9 Fouls 4

4 Free kicks 9

4 Offsides 3

0 Yellow cards 1

0 Red cards 0

4 Goal kicks 7

20 Throw-ins 25

All statistics

5/2025% Aerial duels 15/2075%

115 Backward passes 63

1 Blocked shots 1

20 Clearances 17

0/100% Crosses 2/1315%

8/1747% Dribbles 5/1145%

95 Failed passes 85

2 Goalkeeper saves 3

14 Interceptions 12

9 Key passes 4

31/6945% Long passes 31/6647%

100 Passes into the final third 45

358 Passes in the opposition half 192

271 Passes in own half 229

0.56 Shot accuracy 0.50

5 Shots from outside the box 1

4 Shots inside the box 3

11/1669% Tackles 15/1979%

619 Total passes 408

Line-ups

Starting XI
#	Player	number
1	Brandon Petersen	1
4	Alton Zitha Kwinika	4
18	Dillan Peter Solomons	18
39	Reeve Frosler	39
84	Inácio Miguel Ferreira dos Santos	84
5	Sibongiseni Mthethwa	5
6	Lebohang Kgosana Maboe	6
11	L. Baartman	11
17	Asenele Velebayi	17
70	Fili Langelihle	70
50	Etiosa Godspower Ighodaro	50

Substitutes
#	Player	number
16	Renaldo Leaner	16
2	Thabiso James Monyane	2
38	Kabelo Nkgwesa	38
42	Tabo Moloisane	42
7	Mduduzi Shabalala	7
8	Siphesihle Ndlovu	8
13	Pule Sydney Mmodi	13
28	M. Vilakazi	28
77	Flávio António da Silva	77

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Sekhukhune United

Starting XI
#	Player	number
16	Toaster Nsabata	16
4	Daniel Cardoso	4
17	Tshepo Mashiloane	17
25	Vuio Letlapa	25
28	Tsepo Matsimbi	28
11	Ngoanamello Rammala	11
12	Thato Khiba	12
15	Siphesihle Mkhize	15
33	Givemore Khupe	33
3	Bright Ndlovu	3
31	Tshepo Mokoena	31

Substitutes
#	Player	number
30	Melusi Buthelezi	30
2	Nyiko Sydney Mobbie	2
26	Athenkosi Mcaba	26
21	Lehlohonolo Bradley Mojela	21
45	Karabo Thlaka	45
7	Mokibelo Simon Ramabu	7
9	Thabang Mahangu	9
13	Mcedi Vandala	13
36	Siyabonga Ndlazi	36

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#	Team	P	W	D	L	Points
1	Mamelodi Sundowns FC	8	6	2	0	20
2	Orlando Pirates	7	6	1	0	19
3	Amazulu	7	5	1	1	16
4	Kaizer Chiefs	7	3	4	0	13
5	Milford FC	8	3	3	2	12
6	Sekhukhune United	7	3	2	2	11
7	Stellenbosch	7	2	3	2	9
8	Golden Arrows	7	1	5	1	8
9	Chippa United	7	1	5	1	8
10	Durban City	7	1	4	2	7

Kaizer Chiefs — Sekhukhune United: 2:0, Premier Soccer League

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