Mokoena stunner helps spear Arrows

SuperSport leap to sixth place on log

Teboho Mokoena scored a wonderful winning goal as SuperSport United snatched a 3-2 win over Golden Arrows at the Sugar Ray Xulu Stadium yesterday.

United leapt to sixth place in the Absa Premiership, having secured a win that had looked unlikely after they had thrown away a two-goal lead to allow Arrows back into the game. SuperSport swept into an early lead thanks to headed goals by Evans Rusike and Mxolisi Machupu. But Arrows mounted a stirring comeback in the second half, Lennox Mutizwa and Seth Parusnath scoring to draw them level. It was left to Mokoena, with a chipped goal from range, to clinch a much-needed away win for Kaitano Tembo’s men. Elsewhere, Baroka and Celtic drew 2-2 in Polokwane.

Weekend results

Maritzburg 3, Polokwane 1; Highlands 2, Wits 1; AmaZulu 1, CPT City 0; FS Stars 0, Chippa 2; Chiefs 1, Pirates 1; Arrows 2, SuperSport 3; Baroka 2, Celtic 2. – Sowetan Reporter

/ ANESH DEBIKY/GALLO IMAGES Wayde Jooste of Golden Arrows and Aubrey Modiba of SuperSport United battle for the ball during the Absa Premiership match between the teams at Sugar Ray Xulu Stadium in Durban. United won the thrilling game 3-2.