Soccer Laduma rates the individual performances of the Kaizer Chiefs players, following their 1-0 win over Township Rollers.

 

Here are the ratings:

 

Brilliant Khuzwayo: 6

 

Hardly had anything to do throughout the 90 minutes. A quiet game for the Chiefs shot-stopper.

 

Siboniso Gaxa: 6

 

Did well defensively on the right flank but hardly got forward as much as he usually does.

 

Tefu Mashamaite: 6

 

Another solid showing from the Chiefs skipper in the heart of the defence throughout the 90 minutes.

 

Eric Mathoho: 6

 

Continues to impress alongside Mashamaite and won most of his aerial duels against the Rollers' attackers.

 

Tsepo Masilela: 6

 

Returned to line-up and was a constant threat going forward and impressed with his defensive duties.

 

Willard Katsande: 6 

 

The Zimbabwean made his presence felt in the midfield by getting stuck in against a side who had no problem making a few tackles in the middle of the park.

 

Siyabonga Nkosi: 7

 

After a couple less than impressive performances in the league, Nkosi put in a fine showing alongside Katsande and also popped up with the winning goal.

 

Mandla Masango: 6

 

Not the best of games for Masango, didn't fully utilise the space he was given and failed to get crosses into the box.

 

Siphiwe Tshabalala: 7

 

One of Tshabalala's better games this year, looked lively in the final third and played a role in the goal.

 

Bernard Parker: 6

 

A quiet game for Parker but worked hard upfront and had a chance inside the opening minute but his finish was too tame.

 

Matthew Rusike: 6

 

A decent showing from the Zimbabwean in the number nine spot, he set up Nkosi's goal but his decision-making could have been better.

 

Substitutes:

Morgan Gould: 6

Brought on in the second, as Stuart Baxter was shutting up shop and did well to help Chiefs keep the clean sheet.

Katlego Mphela: NA

Was not on the field long enough to receive a rating.