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Chilli Boys beat tricky Limpopo side
“Chilli Boys are now five matches unbeaten since Clinton Larsen took over”
Mark Mayambela’s late goal sealed the victory for Chippa United to go through to the quarterfinals of the Nedbank Cup after beating National First Division side Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila 2-0 on Saturday, at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth.
Mayambela received a pass from Ruzaigh Gamildien in the dying minutes of the match which he comfortably slotted at the back of the net.
The Chilli Boys are now five matches unbeaten since coach Clinton Larsen took over the reins from Joel Masutha.
Ahead of the match Larsen said he had been keeping a good eye on the Limpopo side and labelled them as tricky opponents. The coach seemed to have done his homework very well as Chippa were ready for any attack TTM launched their way.
The first half started off slow as both sides tried to find their feet. The only clear chance in the game came towards the end of the first half.
Chippa striker Lerato Manzini had an opportunity to put his side on the lead, but fumbled in front of goals and the ball was cleared by Tshakhuma’s defence in the 43rd minute.
Kurt Lentjies finally broke the deadlock in the 50th minute when his header beat Tshakhuma goalkeeper Tshepo Ramaele, to put Chippa in the lead.
Last season, Chippa United beat ABC Motsepe League outfit Phiva Young Stars 2-0 to proceed to the next stage of the competition.
However, the Chilli Boys’ journey in the tournament was short-lived as they were booted out by Free State Stars after losing 2-1 in the last 16 stage.
The furthest the Chippa United has ever advanced in the Nedbank Cup is the semifinals in 2017.
That match ended in a draw, but SuperSport United were the eventual victors after winning 4-2 on penalties. Other results
■ Cape Town City 3 – Highlands Park 0
■ Witbank Spurs 1–
Golden Arrows 2
■ Bloemfontein Celtic 1 – Richards Bay 0