10-man Sekhukhune leave desperate Citizens in dire straits

TEN-MAN Sekhukhune United condemned Cape Town City to their 14th Betway Premiership defeat of the season after they held out for a close-shave 2-1 win at the Cape Town Stadium on Sunday evening.

- HERMAN GIBBS

City came into the game on an 11-match winless run across all competitions, and with 24 points after 25 games, they remain in 14th place on the log. Sekhukhune, with 37 points after 23 games, moved into a lofty third place their highest log position this season. The outcome also allowed Sekhukhune to do the double over City.

The opening stages were marked by a lack of attacking cohesion, seemingly due to the players' tactical shortcomings. Players avoided prolonged possession and opted for long passes to induce a measure of attacking fluidity. Early attacking sorties were thwarted close to the penalty areas, as the defensive lines were solid, timeously clearing their lines without being stretched.