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Kaizer Chiefs flirt with club's worst-ever finish after TS Galaxy draw

Kaizer Chiefs flirt with club's worst-ever finish after TS Galaxy draw
Cavin Johnson has overseen 15 matches and his recent defeat as interim coach to Chippa United, has seen his figures go to a lowly 33.33 winning percentage. (Philip Maeta/Gallo Images)
Cavin Johnson has overseen 15 matches and his recent defeat as interim coach to Chippa United, has seen his figures go to a lowly 33.33 winning percentage. (Philip Maeta/Gallo Images)

Kaizer Chiefs continue to hang on by a thread after a 2-2 draw against TS Galaxy FC in their DStv Premiership encounter at Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane on Tuesday.

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After sitting 1-1 at half-time, a 10-man Kaizer Chiefs led until the 78th-minute before TS Galaxy struck back.

Chiefs were looking to bounce back stronger after their humiliating 5-1 defeat at the hands of newly crowned title winners Mamelodi Sundowns.

Cavin Johnson's side was the first one to break the deadlock in the 18th minute through a free kick by Ranga Chivaviro.

However, TS Galaxy replied and cancelled Chiefs' lead with a goal by Siphiwe Mahlangu, who slotted the penalty despite keeper Bruce Bvuma going the right way.

Following the break, Edmilson Dove shot himself in the foot as he was shown his second yellow card and left Chiefs one-man down.

Chiefs won a set-piece that saw Chivaviro score in the corner and complete his brace. But Chiefs' defences fell and TS Galaxy equalised again through Mahlangu, this time with a header.

Kaizer Chiefs fail once again to register a win and could only salvage a point to remain in a precarious eighth position on the PSL standings. Just three points separate Amakhosi and 12th-placed AmaZulu FC. 

Kaizer Chiefs have never finished worse than ninth in the PSL.

Scorers:

Kaizer Chiefs 2 (Ranga Chivaviro x2)

TS Galaxy 2 (Sphiwe Mahlang x2)

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TS Galaxy FC : 16 F. Ntwari 2 M. Mvelase 23 M. Munyai 3 P. Sanoka 4 M. Mahlangu 12 T. Khiba 6 P. Dithejane 24 S. Kabini 11 S. Mahlangu 27 L. Mojela 21 K. Sebelebele.Subs: 13 T. Semache 20 Higor Vidal 35 L. Mbatha 30 V. Mere 8 M. Mbunjana 33 K. Letsoenyo 9 S. Nurkovic 32 V. Kolak 45 L. Seema.
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Kaizer Chiefs : 44 B. Bvuma 2 Edmilson Dove 39 R. Frosler 18 D. Solomons 27 Njabulo Ngcobo 6 S. Sithebe 13 P. Mmodi 5 S. Mthethwa 42 M. Shabalala 7 R. Chivaviro 21 C. Saile. Subs: 36 W. Duba 37 S. Zwane 1 B. Petersen 17 E. Castillo 24 T. Ditlhokwe 4 Z. Kwinika 28 M. Vilakazi 19 H. Mashiane 9 A. Du Preez.
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These teams last met during August 2023 when a Brandon Petersen own goal handed Galaxy a 1-0 win at the Mbombela Stadium.
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Galaxy had to settle for a goalless draw in thir last outing at Sekhukhune United.
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Chiefs' last game is one to forget, as they went down 5-1 to table toppers Mamelodi Sundowns at the FNB Stadium, which included the 19th minute sending off of Sphiwe Msimango.
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Galaxy are fifth on the table and five points ahead of the eighth placed Chiefs.
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Good evening and welcome to the Peter Mokaba Stadium for our coverage of this DStv Premiership clash between Kaizer Chiefs and TS Galaxy FC.
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Kick-off! We are underway here in Polokwane!
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Chiefs with a free-kick in a good position. It is floated in and it meets the head of Saile and it's on target but what a SAVE by Ntwari. Great work!
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It has been a good start from both sides but they both give the ball away far too easily just before the final third.
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Chiefs are certainly here to play as they come forward with aggression and Saile into space again and the flag is up but they are playing with purpose.
10'
Galaxy with their chance now as they move forward patiently before giving it away. Mmodi into space before Galaxy get it back and launch a counter before they force a SAVE out of Bvuma.
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This has been end to end stuff over the opening minutes and I cannot see this ending goalless.
14'
Kabini finds Dithejane for Galaxy, who tries to lob it into the far corner but it's just OVER!
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Both keepers have been kept very busy here and we have only had 16 minutes.
18'
Saile fouled by Sanoka handing Chiefs a promising free-kick which they WASTE!
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GOAL, KAIZER CHIEFS, CHIVAVIRO! 1-0: They dont make a mistake this time. Mvelase with a mistake turning his back on the defence and he is dispossessed. Great work by Chivaviro to follow up and takes his time to finish it off.
21'
Up to that error Galaxy have been really good in defence. That was just silly!
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We have a stoppage in play due to an injury to a Chiefs player.
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Galaxy are now trying to stretch Chiefs wide but it is not working at the moment.
28'
Chiefs into space again and Chivaviro bullies his way in and almost gets a shot away.
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Every now and then Galaxy just switches off in defence and that last move was just that.
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PENALTY TO TS GALAXY after a handball by Edmilson under pressure. It's also a YELLOW CARD for Dove.
32'
GOAL, TS GALAXY, MAHLANGU! 1-1: Mahlangu finds the back of the net despite Bvuma going the right way.
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Solomons with a good run down the right for Chiefs but he just runs out of real estate.
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Dithejane is down just outside the Chiefs box but the referee says NO FOUL! Replays suggest that he may have had a case for a foul.
39'
GREAT SAVE BY Ntwari off Ngcobo after a good run down the right by Shabalala. That was good play by Chiefs.
41'
Mthethwa and Chiefs go to sleep near their own corner flag and is dispossessed. Galaxy cannot make them pay.
43'
Promising by Chiefs again and a run on the left by Sithebe before Shabalala sends it WIDE!
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+2: HALF-TIME: KAIZER CHIEFS 1-1 TS GALAXY. It's all square at the break but it's advantage Galaxy, as they will have one extra man for the duration of the second half. Please join us after the break.
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YELLOW CARD! 1-1: Edmilson Dove is issued another yellow and he is OFF! He deserves that after a reckless tackle.
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Kick-off! We are back underway in the second half. Can Galaxy take advantage of the 10 man Chiefs?
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SUBSTITUTION: A forced change for Chiefs as they rearrange at the back. Ditlhokwe is on for Saile.
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We have a stoppage and Chivaviro is in need of attention.
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Chiefs with a dangerous free-kick on the edge of the box after a foul on Frosler,
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GOAL, KAIZER CHIEFS, CHIVAVIRO! 2-1: A quick tap and then Chivaviro FIRES IT LOW AND HARD! GOAL!
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The team with 10 men are looking very good and may be good for more goals.
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SUBSTITUTION: A change for Galaxy and Sebelebele has been replaced by Nurkovic.
58'
Good defence by Sanoka after Shabalala is out into space following a good quick passing Chiefs move.
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Great and smart work by Mmodi with a sparkling run down the left to also secure a corner.
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The corner is floated in before Frosler's shot is SAVED by the keeper. Wow!
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YELLOW CARD! 2-1: Munyai next in the book after a dangerous tackle.
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Solomons down for Chiefs after a awkward fall in a tackle.
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SUBSTITUTION: After a lenghty break Solomons has been replaced by Kwinika.
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Galaxy with a good free-kick after a foul on the edge of the box. Nurkovic hits the wall but wants a handball penalty..NO!
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SUBSTITUTION: A change for Galaxy. Vidal on for Dithejane.
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Good thinking by Bvuma to sends a long kick to Mmodi who beats his defender and then cannot get the ball around the defender.
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SUBSTITUTION: Shabalala has now been replaced by Du Preez.
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GOAL, TS GALAXY, MAHLANGU! 2-2: Good work by Galaxy following a set-piece, One man rises above them all to meet it and head it home....Mahlangu! Brilliant!
81'
Vidal guilty of a foul and Chiefs have some pressure relieved.
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YELLOW CARD! 2-2: Frosler guilty of preventing Galaxy from taking a quick throw and is BOOKED!
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A period of scrappy play for a short wile as the tempers flare. They are both aggressive and in survival mode. Strange!
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RED CARD! Brandon Petersen the Chiefs' reserve keeper is guilty of being too verbal and the referee hands him a RED!
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That red for Petersen is as a result of things getting heated over the last few minutes.
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We are now into the four minutes of time added on for stoppages.
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Mmodi is down for Chiefs after a good run down the left. The Assistant waves his flag that the ball was out and that was clearly an error!
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FULL-TIME: KAIZER CHIEFS 2-2 TS GALAXY An exciting game and this is probably the fair result. Chiefs played well with just 10 men and deserve the point. Thank you for joining us.
Kaizer Chiefs
Kaizer Chiefs
TS Galaxy FC
TS Galaxy FC
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Goal Scorers
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18' Chivaviro ...
50' Chivaviro ...
32' Mahlangu S...
76' Mahlangu S...
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
11
Squad
11
Dove Edmils...
Mthethwa Si...
Sithebe Siy...
Chivaviro R...
Mmodi Pule ...
Solomons Di...
Saile Basom...
Ngcobo Njabulo
Frosler Reeve
Shabalala M...
Bvuma Bruce...
2
5
6
7
13
18
21
27
39
42
44
2
3
4
6
11
12
16
21
23
24
27
Mvelase Mpho
Sanoka Pogiso
Mahlangu Ma...
Dithejane Puso
Mahlangu Sp...
Khiba Thato
Ntwari Fiacre
Sebelebele ...
Munyai Marks
Kabini Samu...
Mojela Lehl...
9
Reserves
9
Petersen Br...
Castillo Ga...
Kwinika Alt...
Du Preez As...
Mashiane Happy
Galejewe Di...
Zwane Samkelo
Duba Wandile
Vilakazi Mf...
1
17
4
9
19
24
37
36
28
30
35
9
20
8
32
33
13
45
Mere Vuyo
Mbatha Lind...
Nurkovic Samir
Vidal Higor...
Mbunjana Ml...
Kolak Vasilije
Letsoenyo K...
Semache Tha...
Seema Lebone