Kaizer Chiefs secured a 1-0 win over Magesi thanks to a second half strike from Ashley du Preez.
In the opening half devoid of any quality from both sides played at a lacklustre tempo, it was a rather concerning sight for Amakhosi.
While the visitors were perhaps content to keep things simple and perhaps leave the Calabash with a point, they had the odd chance on the counter, but were unable to show composure to string a few passed together to hurt the high defensive line of Chiefs.
The game went into the break goalless and head coach Nassredine Nabi went on to make three immediate changes, with Dillan Solomons, George Matlou and Mduduzi Shabalala coming on for Reeve Frosler, Mfundo Vilakazi and Njabulo Blom.
It notably changed the intensity of the game, but the lack of box entries was still there for all to see and created a sense of anxiety of supporters inside FNB Stadium.
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But the changes of Nkosingiphile Ngcobo and Ashley du Preez coming on for Yusuf Maart and Ranga Chivaviro paid dividends instantly as the forward opened the scoring in less than a minute after running onto the pitch.
In a one-two passing movement with the live-wire Glody Lilepo, who has become a clear fan favourite, Du Preez slotted home a cut back inside the area to net a crucial winner for Amakhosi as they look to chase CAF inter-club qualification spots in the final ten games.
Chiefs are three points off third-placed Stellenbosch, who beat Marumo Gallants 1-0 in Free State in the other fixture this evening thanks to a Devin Titus strike.
