The opening of Betway Premiership League see Golden Arrows at the top of the log: Image: Lamontville Golden Arrows
(The Post News)- On Thursday night, September 18, Stellenbosch FC did not win because of ball possession. In Golden Arrows’ Betway Premiership debut, the Cape Winelands were defeated 2 to 0.
Not what was expected, but football has no such thing. Breaking the clash record, Stellenbosch hosted Arrows but the match fell through. Against the Cape Winelands, Arrows achieved their first-ever victory.
Two Stellies players received five yellow bookings from Arrows. Golden Arrows only managed two shorts on target, whereas Stellenbosch managed five. At 0-0, the game’s first play ended in a break.
Siyanda Mthati gave Arrows the lead at the 70-minute mark in the second half of the game. Golden Arrows won the match when Lungelo Nguse scored a penalty kick at 90’+5′ to make it 2–0.
Orlando Pirates, who are struggling against Chippa United, also earned three points. They were tied 1-1 at the interval, and Monnapule Saleng signed his name on the score sheet. ensuring the Buccaneers’ 2-1 triumph.
Golden Arrows is currently ranked first on the log table. The teams that won the first round were Mamelodi Sundowns, Kaizer Chiefs, Orlando Pirates, Polokwane City, Richards Bay, and Sekhukhune United.
Following their 1-1 draw, Cape Town City FC and Royal AM shared a point. TS Galaxy, Super Sport United, AmaZulu, Chippa Marumo Gallants, Magesi, and Stellenbosch are the teams that have lost in the first round of the Betway Premiership League.
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