Stars Hand Chiefs First Defeat
24 November 2012
ABSA Premiership
Result: P Stars 2-0 Chiefs
Date: 24 November 2012
Venue: Royal Bafokeng Stadium
Kaizer Chiefs suffered their first defeat of the season as they went down 2-0 to a determined Platinum Stars at the Royal Bafokeng Stadium on Saturday.
Thuso Phala could have given a penalty away just four minutes in when he went down and touched the ball but the referee gave away a free-kick outside the area when it looked as though the ball was on the line.
The league leaders then had a great chance through Lehlohonolo Majoro who forced Siyabonga Mpontshane into a save just five minute in when the ball fell to him in the area.
Willard Katsande then lashed a long drive wide of the target seven minutes later before Thuso Phala worked Itumeleng Khune at the other end in the 15th minute.
The hosts were looking lively on attack though and in the 16th minute they would make the breakthrough when Phala picked out the run of Henrico Botes who produced a clinical finish.
The goal gave the hosts a boost as Chiefs continued to struggle to get their game going and just nine minutes later Stars would double their advantage when the ball was pulled back to Ngele at the edge of the area and his shot was deflected past the goalkeeper.
Khune was worked again two minutes later while Majoro got a shot off at the other end off of a Siphiwe Tshabalala cross but Mpontshane was up to the challenge.
Stars suffered a blow in the 41st minute with Ngele having to come off and he was replaced by Robert Ng'ambi.
Botes almost slotted a sensational goal for Stars late in the half when a ball was floated in but his spectacular overhead kick was palmed over by Khune.
Chiefs tried to kick things into gear after the break by introducing Lucky Baloyi and Kingston Nkhatha but Dikwena were well-drilled and kept their opponents at bay.
The visitors were restricted to strikes from distance but none were causing the Stars stopper any trouble while Botes lashed a shot wide at the other end before Sibusiso Msomi tested Khune in the 73rd minute.
Chiefs continued pressing in the dying minutes but poor decision making and tame efforts were easily dealt with by the home side as they handed Chiefs their first defeat of the season.
P Stars: Siyabonga Mpontshane, Edward Tshabalala, Tshepo Gumede, Luvolwethu Mpeta, Vuyo Mere, Benson Mhlongo, Thuso Phala, Sibusiso Msomi, Innocent Mkhabela, Mogakolodi Ngele, Henrico Botes.
Chiefs: Itumeleng Khune, Siboniso Gaxa, Lincoln Zvasiya, Junaid Mashamaite, Tsepo Masilela, George Lebese, Siyabonga Nkosi, Willard Katsande, Siphiwe Tshabalala, Bernard Parker, Lehlohonolo Majoro.
comments
Ok.. Let us school them a bit. Listen 2 how the Q innovation thingy works: 1stly the league is played over 30 games and if u break that up into 4 quarters it gives u 8+7+7+8=30. So what the gr8t Dr Khoza said is: if u ar ahead after only the 1st 8games then u get the 1.5mil and then the 1st 8 results fall away, then they will look @ the nxt 7 results 2 determine the winner of Q2 and so forth. So as things stands in Q2 Pirates have played 4, won 4 and scored more, whilst Chips have played the same namba of games and won 3, lost 1 and scored less than the mighty Buccaneers.. Which means Bucsellona ar on top in Q2 as per the above mentioned facts.
Submitted by: nje-blind
Date: 26 November 2012, Time: 13:01:02
Let's skul them a bit. Listen u thick skulled mense how the Q innovation thingy works: 1stly the league is played over 30 games and if u break that up into 4 quarters it gives u 8+7+7+8=30. So what the gr8t Dr Khoza said is: if u ar ahead after only the 1st 8games then u get the 1.5mil and then the 1st 8 results fall away, then they will look @ the nxt 7 results 2 determine the winner of Q innovation 2 and so forth. So as things stands in Q innovation 2 Bucs have played 4, won 4 and scored more, whilst Chips have played the same namba of games and won 3, lost 1 and scored less than the mighty Bucs. Which means Bucsellona ar on top in Q2 as per the above mentioned facts. I hope this analysis clears the confusion
Submitted by: nje-blind
Date: 26 November 2012, Time: 12:58:07
Ok.. Let's skul them a bit... Listen u thick skulled mense how the Q innovation thingy works: 1stly the league is played over 30 games and if u break that up into 4 quarters it gives u 8+7+7+8=30. So what the gr8t Dr Khoza said is: if u ar ahead after only the 1st 8games then u get the 1.5mil and then the 1st 8 results fall away, then they will look @ the nxt 7 results 2 determine the winner of Q innovation 2 and so forth... So as things stands in Q innovation 2 Pirates have played 4, won 4 and scored more, whilst Chips have played the same namba of games and won 3, lost 1 and scored less than the mighty Buccaneers.. Which means Bucsellona ar on top in Q2 as per the above mentioned facts... I hope this analysis clears the confusion
Submitted by: nje-blind
Date: 26 November 2012, Time: 12:56:11
stars are always better when coming to play big teams. it's interesting to see all these changes in the log. it shows that the standard of football is very high in the country. I agree is like a marathon, you loose focus then you are out but coming back is not easy part because it's all about proving the point to each an every team facing amakhosi. but lets wait and see how it goes. Bucs for life.
Submitted by: RidovhonaD
Date: 26 November 2012, Time: 10:49:08
league race is a marathon. like in any marathon therez ups n downs along the way. when you top the charts & unbeaten, unfortunately therez added pressure in you as each team you face has extra motivation to beat log leaders and to be the 1st team to take away your 'virginity'. let the games continue.
Submitted by: liesbeeck
Date: 26 November 2012, Time: 09:11:20
Ha ha ha Zebrazzzzzz
Submitted by: Vaphi
Date: 26 November 2012, Time: 07:42:25
Just 2 clear the air.. Lol.. about chiefs winning 4 times in one season, after every 8 games the top team walk away with moola, so Chiefs is like the sun it remain on top.. Mahatotwa mbhandha lol
Submitted by: Booysen8
Date: 25 November 2012, Time: 23:20:52
The less said about zvasiya the better,that guy is clueless
Submitted by: 0712414176
Date: 25 November 2012, Time: 23:08:13
Mxm!! We will bounce back and I feel sorry 4 the team that we will play nxt,I c a six goal thriller!!Reclaiming The Glory...the gap will widen up whn we play Rats
Submitted by: mvsisulu
Date: 25 November 2012, Time: 19:26:45
Wheres every 1 ?
Submitted by: Zersto
Date: 25 November 2012, Time: 18:13:43