SuperSport United FC were held to a 1-1 draw by AmaZulu in Durban on Wednesday evening. The result saw the Buccaneers placed second on the log with four points - two adrift of leaders Kaizer Chiefs, who defeated Sekhukhune United - while AmaZulu are fourth, level on four points with their opponents.
What happened?
The match saw SuperSport United FC claim the lead as early as the seventh minute, with former AmaZulu player Tshepang Moremi finding the back of the net with a scuffed shot. The winger capitalised on a loose ball after goalkeeper Wilfried Kouassi had palmed Yanela Mbuthuma’s effort back into the danger area.
Why it matters for SuperSport United FC
The result means that SuperSport United FC's lead in the Betway Premiership has been cut to four points, with Kaizer Chiefs now two points clear at the top of the table.
What comes next?
The teams will return to Premiership action this coming weekend, with AmaZulu at home to Siwelele FC on Saturday 15 August, and SuperSport United FC away to Chippa United the following day.
