Sick and clueless

15 September 2016 - 09:45 By KHANYISO TSHWAKU

Kaizer Chiefs played to a 1-all draw against Platinum Stars at FNB Stadium last night and if this is viewed as a positive result, it speaks volumes of the malaise that has afflicted the Glamour Boys.Amakhosi have not won in their last seven competitive matches and have registered only one victory in 17 games going back to last season. They are stagnating and do not look like a team that has a solution . Many players in this Chiefs team are not worthy of the famous black and gold jersey.The drama chain in what was a mildly exciting match was set in motion by Robert N'gambi's 21st minute goal which, strictly speaking, should not have been given.The long range screamer eluded goalkeeper Itumeleng Khune but not the crossbar.The whole circumference of the ball did not cross the line but referee Victor Hlungwani did not hesitate to give the goal, despite protestations by Chiefs players.His position when he allowed the goal - he was not in line with the ball or side-on from the goalposts - gave the decision an air of illegitimacy.However, in the scheme of things, Stars deserved to take the lead as they created the most chances.Ndumiso Mabena had two chances in the 11th and 14th minutes that should have put Dikwena in the lead but Khune's reflexes and Erick Mathoho's interventions saved the home team's bacon.With the introduction of three attacking substitutes, Chiefs got better and Hendrik Ekstein equalised in the 73rd minute.League champions Mamelodi Sundowns got their new campaign off to a shaky start when they were held to a goalless draw away at Maritzburg United.Matches between Supersport United and Chippa United, and Free State Stars and Bloemfontein Celtic also ended in goalless draws.Golden Arrows were the only outfit that registered a victory on the night when they beat Cape Town City 2-0, with Vuyani Ntanga and Wayde Jooste finding the net...

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