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Kaizer Chiefs continued their impressive run in the DStv Diski Challenge (DDC), securing a convincing 4-0 victory over Marumo Gallants to record their fourth consecutive win of the season.
The result keeps Amakhosi at the top of the standings with 12 points from four matches, maintaining their perfect record. Meanwhile, defending champions Orlando Pirates are struggling to find consistency after being held to a 1-1 draw by newcomers Kruger United, marking their third consecutive stalemate.
Keitumetse Lesia opened the scoring for Chiefs in the 13th minute before Tashiel Rugunanan doubled their advantage with an excellent free-kick in the 31st minute. Steven Mendes extended the lead to 3-0 shortly after halftime, scoring in the 50th minute. Lesia then completed his brace to seal a comfortable victory for Vela Khumalo's side.
Chiefs now sit two points ahead of second-placed Sekhukhune United, who strengthened their position with a 4-1 win over Chippa United.
Elsewhere, Mamelodi Sundowns defeated TS Galaxy 2-1. Simphiwe Mlondo opened the scoring in the 30th minute before Siyanda Xulu equalised nine minutes later. Mlondo struck again in the 68th minute to secure all three points for Sundowns.
Other DDC results:
- Polokwane City 2-1 AmaZulu
- Richards Bay 0-1 Golden Arrows
- Stellenbosch FC 0-0 Siwelele
- Kruger United 1-1 Orlando Pirates
- Sekhukhune United 4-1 Chippa United
- Kaizer Chiefs 4-0 Marumo Gallants
- TS Galaxy 1-2 Mamelodi Sundowns
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