Kaizer Chiefs failed to secure a top-eight spot following a disappointing 2-0 defeat by relegated Cape Town Spurs on Saturday. Amakhosi came into the match at position eight knowing that a draw or a loss could jeopardise their chances of being amongst the top eight teams. They finished in position 10 in the DStv Premiership their worst finish in the club’s history.
It was also the last match for interim coach Cavin Johnson who is set to step down to make way for a new coach. Spurs came into the match with their relegation back to the Motsepe Foundation Championship already confirmed.
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Ashley Cupido opened the scoring for the home side in the 37th minute to take the match to 1-0 at halftime.
Chiefs made three changes at the beginning of the second half. Wandile Duba came in for Ranga Chivaviro. Mfundo Vilakazi came in for Mduduzi Mdantsane, while Yusuf Maart came in for Sibongiseni Mthethwa.
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Spurs caused more threats in the second half, and Katlego Maphathe came close in the 54th minute but his shot went wide. Mduduzi Shabalala thought he had found an equaliser for the visitors after he scored from close range. But he was adjusted to be offside. Chiefs suffered a major blow when Spurs scored a second through Michael Morton in the 77th minute.
Substitute Sphesihle Maduna could have made it three for the home side after he was found himself one-on-one with Bvuma. But the Chiefs keeper easily saved.
There was drama during the referee’s optional time after what looked like a penalty after a foul on Boitumelo Radiopane. But match referee Tshidiso Maruping waved play on.
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