Kaizer Chiefs put on an improved performance against home team Seongnam in their second Group A match at Suwon on Thursday, but it was not enough as their Peace Cup dream ended with the 1-0 defeat.

Following the 2-0 defeat by French club Lyon on Tuesday, Amakhosi needed to win to keep their dream of qualifying for the final alive. Chiefs started positively, learning their lesson from the poor opening in the first match.

First-choice goalkeeper Brian Baloyi was relegated to the stands with a thumb injury sustained in Tuesday's match, with Rowen Fernandez taking over the reigns. And for his part the second choice keeper never disappointed as he made some breathtaking saves to keep the South Koreans at bay.

Striker David Radebe was given a place on the bench with Swaziland international Sbusiso Dlamini in the starting line-up alongside Kabamba Musasa.

The hosts, who won their opening match against Turkish champions Besiktas 2-1 on Tuesday, were patient and their build-ups looked dangerous.

A lapse in concentration at the back after 18 minutes granted Seongnam the opportunity to go ahead. Kim Do-Hoon did well to turn under pressure from David Kannemeyer and fire low into the net.

Midfielders Jabu Pule and Stanton Fredericks continued from where they left off in the opening match as they troubled the South Koreans while creating numerous chances - most of which went to waste.

Chiefs fought until the last minute but their efforts were not enough to secure a draw or an upset win against the home side. The Glamour Boys play their last group match on Saturday against Besiktas at Busan Stadium.

Team:

Chiefs: 1-Fernandez, 5-Mabedi (capt), 14-Kannemeyer, 3-Thobejane, 8-Nengomasha, 12-Mooki, 10-Fredericks, 11-Pule, 18-Zwane, 115-Dlamini, 33-Musasa.

Subs: 30-Mathibe, 91-Moshoeu, 22-Mendu, 24-Mabotsa, 6-Kubeka, 36-McCarthy, 4-Nzama, 25Matshitse, 17-Richards, 31-Radebe, 9-Mayo.

Referee: Ikoda (Japan).

Highlights

90 – Two minutes of stoppages to be added. Two minutes later Chiefs win a corner whipped in by Richards and Musasa’s header goes just wide as Seongnam hold on to win their second match on the tournament while for Chiefs is two defeats in a row. But this was the best performance by Amakhosi on the day.

87 - Nengomashe plays the ball wide to Dlamini but his short is saved by Hae-Woon.

84 - A great chance for Chiefs, as Dlamini combines with Radebe to setup Musasa but his effort goes off target.

78 - The South Koreans are attacking and Mabedi does well to clear to deny Tae-Yong.

72 - Kannemeyer bumps Denis off the ball and it’s a free-kick to Seongnam on the edge of the box. A well taken free-kick by Shin Tae-Yong but equally well saved by Fernandez who is called into action second after this save to deny the South Koreans pressing forward.

65 - Chiefs temporarily reduced to 10-men, as Zwane goes off to receive treatment.

62 - Chiefs defence is bridged but Fernandez is on hand to deny Kim Do-Hoon.

59 - Chiefs make their second change with striker David Radebe coming on for attacking midfielder Jabu Pule.

55 - The South Koreans in attack and a short clearance falling on the path or Sala whose attempt is well covered by Fernandez. A minute later the Amakhosi keeper does well to deny second half substitute Kim Dae-Eul’s headed attempt.

54 - Chiefs make their first change with Rene Richards - who had a superb game against Lyon - coming on for Fredericks.

46 - Second half gets underway with Seongnam making a double substitution while Amakhosi retain the same team.

45 - A good build-up between Fredericks and Mooki sets up Musasa but his hurried shot goes just wide. A minute into stoppage time, Seongnam win a corner but Chiefs well to clear as the Japanese referee sounds the halftime whistle.

34 - Fernandez does well to save a fierce strike from Lee Ke-Hyung. A minute later Musasa is flagged off-side as Chiefs venture forward.

31 - Chiefs push forward with Zwane down the right laying a fine pass to Dlamini but the Swazi international hits the side netting.

20 - Dlamini comes just close to equalising but his deceptive strike is tipped aside for a corner.

18 - Seongnam take the lead through Kim Do-Hoon who does well to turn under pressure from Kannemeyer and fire low to Fernandez’s right. 1-0

16 - Chiefs in attack with Dlamini laying a short pass to Pule but his wild strike sails above goals.

15 - Chiefs defence under pressure as the South Koreans push forward but Mabedi does well to clear Kraukulic Sasa’s attempt at goal for a corner.

9 - A free-kick for Seongnam 34 metres outside the box but the South Koreans go the indirect route and Chiefs defence clear.

7 - Pule is fouled just outside the box. A long shot into the box by captain Mabedi is well saved by Seongnam keeper Kim Hae Woon.

1 - Sbusiso Dlamini is given a run ahead of David Radebe and gets the match underway along with DRC hitman Kabamba Musasa.