DStv Premiership Report: Stellenbosch v AmaZulu 20 November 2021

Stellenbosch maintained their unbeaten record in the DStv Premiership despite giving up a two-goal lead against AmaZulu on Saturday afternoon.

Result: Stellenbosch 2-2 AmaZulu

Date: 20 November 2021

Venue: Danie Craven Stadium

Stellies coach Steve Barker was able to re-call Junior Mendieta from suspension, as Judas Moseamedi dropped to the bench to make way for the attacking midfielder.

For AmaZulu, Augustine Mulenga was rewarded with a start after bagging a brace against Cape Town City last time out as Philani Zulu missed out this week.

The visitors managed to carve out the first opening side 10 minutes when Majoro forced Stellies shot-stopper Sage Stephens into a save after latching onto a loose ball.

Both sides struggled to carve out clear chances thereafter, with both goalkeepers barely called upon to make any big saves in the opening 45 minutes.

Ruzaigh Gamildien's move from Kaizer Chiefs to Swallows fell through.

Benni McCarthy's attempts to sign Argentine forward Facundo Juarez failed.

The Siya crew was told that Sundowns enquired about Ronwen Williams, but a move did not happen.

Sundowns were interested in SuperSport United's Sipho Mbule, though the transfer did not happen.

SuperSport's Teboho Mokoena was a key target for Sundowns, but a deal did not happen.

A move to Cape Town City did not happen for Sundowns' Promise Mkhuma on deadline day.

Chippa United coach Gavin Hunt was unable to sign transfer target Tashreeq Morris on deadline day.

Gaston Sirino attracted interest from Al Ahly, but remains a Sundowns player.

Chippa United showed an interest in Soumahoro Bangaly, the Siya crew was informed, but a deal did not happen.

Hlompho Kekana's proposed move to Swallows FC did not happen.

However, Stellies broke the deadlock just before the hour mark when Stanley Digmba intercepted a shot from Kwinika before firing past Veli Mothwa from close range.

The lead was doubled with 20 minutes left on the clock as Mendieta did well slip in Ashley du Preez, who rifled the ball into the roof of the net.

Benni McCarthy's charges set up a nervy finish after pulling a goal back through Sphesihle Maduna's first league goal of the season in the 77th minute.

However, Stellies were unable to see out the clash as Keagan Buchanan rescued a point for Usuthu after scoring directly from a corner in the final stages, while the hosts finished the game with 10 men after Devin Titus was sent off in second-half stoppage time.

Stellenbosch: 17. Stephens, 24. Kwinika, 20. Robertson, 7. Van Rooyen, 8. Van Heerden, 6. Mthethwa, 27. Jabaar, 19. Sinkala, 13. Dimgba, 9. Du Preez, 10. Mendieta.

Subs: 32. Bombay, 23. Adams, 34. Titus, 10. Khunyedi, 3. Letsoenyo, 4. De Goede, 21. Isaacs, 14. Msengi, 25. Moseamedi.

AmaZulu: 44. Mothwa, 17. Gumede, 5. Sikhakhane, 27. Xoki, 4. Malepe, 15. Qalinge, 8. Makhaula, 23. Mlambo, 10. Sithebe, 20. Majoro, 30. Mulenga.

Subs: 43. Boshoff, 28. Ekstein, 34. Maduna, 24. Masilela, 7. Ntuli, 45. Buchanan, 22. Khumalo, 30. Mgwazela, 14. De Jong.

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