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Kaizer Chiefs faced their fourth defeat of the league season, losing 2-0 to Polokwane City in the Betway Premiership encounter at Peter Mokaba Stadium on Sunday.
Oswin Appollis scored in the first half from a challenging angle, and Mokibelo Ramabu added the second goal in the 90th minute, resulting in a triumphant outing for Polokwane.
In the early stages of the match, both Chiefs and Polokwane displayed their talents, with City nearly finding the net in the 13th minute when Douglas Mapfumo’s header narrowly missed the target.
Appollis gave the home side the advantage in the 17th minute, marking his inaugural goal of the season as a Bafana Bafana forward.
Amakhosi had their first significant chance in the 28th minute, but Yusuf Maart’s attempt from outside the box missed the mark. Nasreddine Nabi’s side sought another goal after 35 minutes, but Rise and Shine’s defense held strong.
The first half wrapped up with a score of 1-0 in favor of the home team. Before the second half commenced, Nabi made three changes, substituting Bradley Cross, Wandile Duba, and Gaston Sirino for Thatayaone Dithlokwe, Teboho Potsane, and Mfundo Vilakazi, hoping to shift the momentum of the match.
Chiefs created several opportunities in the first 15 minutes of the second half but failed to convert any.
Polokwane had a clear chance in the 66th minute; however, Hlayisi Chauke’s header went straight into the hands of Brandon Petersen.
Tebogo Potsane was close to equalizing for Amakhosi in the 82nd minute, but his shot hit the crossbar. Just two minutes later, Ashley Du Preez had a chance but his bicycle kick went over the crossbar.
