Kaizer Chiefs suffered their fourth DStv Premiership defeat of the season with a 1-0 loss to Cape Town City at FNB Stadium on Tuesday evening.
Chiefs head coach Molefi Ntseki sprung a surprise by naming Sibongiseni Mthethwa in midfield alongside Edson Castillo and Yusuf Maart in a midfield three.
Itumeleng Khune also returned to the starting XI for Brandon Petersen, who alongside George Matlou and Jassond Gonzales were ruled out through injury.
And despite dominating possession in a fluid display in the opening half, Christian Saile was perhaps the only one to have a clear-cut chance when he saw his free header fly side past Darren Keet’s post.
And Amakhosi were made to pay for their lack of intent to find the net, as in the second half, totally against the run of play Khanyisa Mayo opened the scoring which silenced the home fans.
It saw the home side kick into a new gear as they looked to chase the game and Njabulo Ngcobo came closest to the equaliser but his effort was expertly saved point blank range by Keet just after the hour mark.
Eric Tinkler’s side managed to compose themselves and show some resolute defending to see the game out and move above Chiefs into fifth place, with 13 points in nine games.
Meanwhile, Chiefs are in seventh with 11 points from their opening nine fixtures.
