SuperSport United defeated Chippa United for the first time in over five years to move out of the relegation zone after a convincing 2-0 victory in the Betway Premiership at the New Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane on Saturday.
Matsatsantsa a Pitori secured their first win in their last seven league games, and their first win under interim head coach Andre Arendse, as well as their first home win of 2025.
SuperSport dominated the opening quarter of an hour and were rewarded with the opening goal in the 17th minute, as Lyle Lakay’s cross found Bradley Grobler at the far post, who headed the ball in from close range for his fourth goal in just 10 attempts on target this season.
Chippa had the opportunity to draw level in the 25th minute, as Papama Tyongwana’s long ball found Craig Martin, whose cross to Siya Ndlovu was too far behind him.
In the 30th minute, Christian Saile and Lakay broke forward but could not complete the two-on-three break, as Lakay’s cross was deflected and collected easily by Chippa goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali.
Matsatsantsa took their one-goal lead into halftime, with Chippa being caught offside five times in the half and managing only one shot on target.
SuperSport doubled their lead just three minutes into the second half, as Nyiko Mobbie’s ball forward found Christian Saile, who cut onto his left and curled the ball passed Nwabali into the back of the net for his fourth goal, and Mobbie’s first assist of the season.
