Chiefs beat Bucks, reclaim second spot
Chiefs beat Bucks, reclaim second spot

Posted in News on May 14, 2005.

Kaizer Chiefs' two goals in the referee's optional time revived their hopes of defending the Premier Soccer League (PSL) title after they beat a 10-man Bush Bucks 4-3 at Telkom Park Stadium in Port Elizabeth on Saturday night.

Chiefs reclaimed the second position they lost when Mamelodi

Sundowns beat SuperSport United 1-0 on Wednesday night. AmaKhosi,

who are breathing heavily behind log-leaders, Orlando Pirates, have

now amassed 56 points from 28 matches.

The Buccaneers top the standings with 59 points from 29 matches.

Bucks, who were the host of the fiercely contested game on

Saturday night, scored first in the 20th minute. Simon Dladla

finished a rebound off Sibusiso Mazibuko's shot.

However their joy was short-lived as Scara Ngobese equalised with a

scorcher two minutes later.

Leading PSL goalscorer, Zambian international Collins Mbesuma,

nodded home a beauty in the 35th minute. A cross from Arthur Zwane

put the half-time score at 2-1.

In the beginning of the second stanza, Bucks coach Mlungisi

"Professor" Mgubane, made a double substitution bringing on

Jonathan Armogan and Agent Sawu for Bulelani Mathrolla and Dladla

respectively.

The move paid dividends two minutes later when Mazibuko levelled

matters after capitalising on Nhlanhla's Kubheka's mistake inside

Chiefs penalty.

Mazibuko was back in the spotlight confirming his brace. He

scored Bucks' third goal in the 80th minute.

Bucks, then, suffered a low blow when Wellingtom Sambu was sent

off for an early shower in the referees optional time. He

deliberately handled the ball inside the area.

Chiefs forceful striker, Mbesuma, levelled matters to 3-3 with

his 23rd goal.

David Radebe scored the all important goal for the PSL 2003-04

season champions just before the final whistle.

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