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SOCCER

Chippa United ..................... 1 Sekhukhune United ............ 2

JOHANNESBURG – Sekhukhune United advanced to the semi-finals of the Nedbank Cup this weekend, following their 2-1 win over Chippa United at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium yesterday afternoon.

Sekhukhune United got the game off on the best possible note and took the lead in the first minute of the encounter. With their first shot at goal, Elias Mokwana put Babina Noko ahead in swift fashion, with the home team under pressure at the outset.

Babina Noko continued to hold most of the ball during the first 10 minutes of the game and took the game to the Chilli Boys by applying pressure high up the pitch.

Chippa levelled matters in the 17th minute and made the most of a setpiece situation following a quick counter attacking move. After being awarded a corner, Etiosa Ighodaro rose highest to head home from the centre of the penalty area.

It was a back and forth affair toward the 30th minute mark with both teams having a go at each other in looking to take the lead. However, it was the travelling outfit who pipped Chippa to the ball possession count.

Chibuike Ohizu gave Sekhukhune a crucial lead on the stroke of halftime, as he capped off a well-worked move on the edge of the Chippa penalty area.

With Mokwana beating his man with a deft bit of skill, the attacker chipped a pin-point ball into the area as the Nigerian striker’s header proved to be too much for Stanley Nwabili.

In making a strong start to the second 45, Chippa made inroads into the Sekhukhune box, however, Brandon Truter’s side remained solid under pressure.