McCarthy Scores As Kaizer Chiefs Did Double Over Pirates in DDC Soweto Derby

• Kaizer Chiefs reserve team have completed a double over fierce rival Orlando Pirates in the DStv Diski Challenge's Soweto derby on Sunday
• The Glamour Boys were the better side in both halves of the match, and were rewarded by scoring the only goal of the game
• The victory secure top spot for Amakhosi on the DStv Diski Challenge league table

Kaizer Chiefs did a season double over Orlando Pirates in the DStv Diski Challenge's Soweto derby, as they claimed a 1-0 win over the Buccaneers reserve team at the Dr Molemela Stadium on Sunday afternoon.

South African defender Aiden McCarthy scored a second-half penalty to claim all three points for the Glamour Boys reserve team.

Amakhosi secured the top spot on the DStv Diski Challenge league table with the win over their city rivals.

Kaizer Chiefs defeat Orlando Pirates in DDC

Kaizer Chiefs were the better side in the opening minutes of the match and in the first five minutes, with Siphesihle Tati hitting the upright.

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Orlando Pirates goalkeeper Bayanda Zulu was put to the test after Thulani Mabasa hit a ferocious shot from long range.

The Glamour Boys had the chance to go ahead in the 24th minute after they were awarded a penalty with Pirates defender Mmatlou Sepale bringing down Imaad Hendricks, who was through on goal. Sepale was sent off by referee Moses Kheswa as it was a last-man challenge on Hendricks.

Aiden McCarthy stepped up to take the kick, but Zulu made a brilliant save to keep the scoreline goalless.

The Sea Robbers held on in the first 45 minutes with 10 men despite Kaizer Chiefs putting more pressure to get a goal.

Chiefs continued to dominate at the start of the second half but they were unable to break Orlando Pirates defence.

Kaizer Chiefs were awarded their second penalty of the match after Pirates defender Moses Mphekgoane brought down Hendricks in the 67th minute.

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McCarthy made no mistake as he stepped up for the second time to take it and he beat Zulu to make it 1-0. The Bucs were unable to come back as Chiefs held on to their 1-0 lead to claim all three points at the Dr Molemela Stadium.

Defending champions Stellenbosch FC recorded the biggest win this gameweek after thrashing Chippa United 9-1, but they remain in second place while SuperSport United move to third place after 3-2 win over Mamelodi Sundowns.

Sundowns are now in fifth place with 42 points, while Kaizer Chiefs are running away with the league title as they sit comfortably on top the table with a game in hand.

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Briefly News also reported that South African football legend Teko Modise predicted the winners of the Nedbank Cup this season.

The former Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder has predicted that Kaizer Chiefs are likely to win the title despite their inconsistent performance this season.

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The Soweto giants will face either Sundowns or Sekhukhune United in the semi-final of the competition.

Source: Briefly News