Ranga Chivaviro scored a stoppage-time goal as Kaizer Chiefs grabbed a 1-1 draw against TS Galaxy
Galaxy came into the game with their confidence up after a four-match unbeaten run, meanwhile, Chiefs wanted to return to winning ways after dropping points in two consecutive matches.
On a scorching afternoon at Mbombela Stadium, both teams looked to get an early goal. Ashley du Preez was presented with a glorious opportunity after Mduduzi Shabalala set him up, but could not capitalise.
Galaxy increased their playing speed and they were rewarded inside the 35th minute after Chiefs failed to clear their line and Sphiwe Mahlangu managed to put a cross in and Samunkelo Kabini connected well to find the back of the net to make it 1-0.
The Rockets kept on troubling Chiefs with the set-pieces and continued to create half chances. The first ended with Galaxy leading by 1-0.
The second half kicked off with Chiefs looking to find that important equalizer but the Galaxy defense remained sold.
In the 67th minute, Rushwin Dortley was taken off after suffering an injury, and he was replaced by Happy Mashiane.
Galaxy goalkeeper Ira Tape was the busiest in the second half with Chiefs piling on the pressure but failed to create any clear-cut chances.
Phuso Dithejane had a glorious opportunity to double the lead for Galaxy but Bruce Bvuma rushed off his line to clear the ball.
A late onslaught on Tape’s goal finally delivered what Chiefs fans had been demanding as Ranga Chivaviro scored in stoppage time for a share of the points. The goal came in the 96th minute.
