Milford FC came from behind to beat Kruger United 2-1 in Match Round 3 of the Premier Soccer League, with Sicelo Masilela and Thabana Mabena scoring in the second half.
Milford FC
Kruger United
Substitutions:
Milford FC
- Jabulile Gxakoshe (Sicelo Masilela, 46)
- Mvelo Zikakayo (Tonny Mbunga, 46)
- Siphosethu Ndlabi (Mjabulise Mkhize, 74)
- Bhekani Mthiyane (Thabana Mabena, 75)
- Cebolenkosi Mthethwa (Phakamani Ngxongo, 80)
Kruger United
- S. Saralina (N. Makhubela, 45)
- M. Nel (S. Mahlangu, 46)
- E. Seedat (H. Sereets, 63)
- H. Sereets (T. Ndlela, 88)
- A. Mphothe (M. Zwane, 88)
Ball possession:
Kruger United took the lead through K. Ndlovu in the 51st minute, but Milford responded strongly after the break. Masilela levelled in the 68th minute before Mabena completed the turnaround eight minutes later.
Passes:
The result gives Milford FC a memorable victory after they had fallen behind early in the second half, while Kruger United will regret failing to protect their advantage.
Defense:
Ndlovu puts Kruger ahead
The match remained goalless until the 51st minute, when Kruger United forward K. Ndlovu scored to give the visitors a 1-0 lead.
Face-to-face:
Ndlovu’s goal appeared to put Kruger in control, but Milford FC quickly increased the pressure as they searched for a way back into the Premier Soccer League contest.
Fouls:
- Yellow cards:
- Jabulile Gxakoshe (Milford FC) at 38 minute
- Cebolenkosi Mthethwa (Milford FC) at 54 minute
- K. Mngonyama (Kruger United) at 28 minute
- M. Nel (Kruger United) at 44 minute
- K. Mohamme (Kruger United) at 70 minute
- Red cards:
- Menzi Chili (Milford FC) at 42 minute
The last five games (including this match):
- Milford FC – L
- Kruger United – L
Top 5 Premier Soccer League scorers:
- Quwan Plaatjies (3, Stellenbosch)
- Victor Letsoalo (2, TS Galaxy)
- Thandolwenkosi Ngwenya (2, Amazulu)
- Sphelele Mkhulise (2, Mamelodi Sundowns)
- Bright Ndlovu (1, Sekhukhune United)
Line-ups:
Next games:
- Milford FC will play with Polokwane City. August 26 at 17:30 (GMT), on Old Peter Mokaba Stadium.
- Kruger United will play with Durban City. August 25 at 17:30 (GMT), on None.
