AmaZulu claim KZN derby bragging rights to maintain strong Betway Premiership start
AmaZulu secured a 2-1 KZN derby win over Durban City to continue their strong start.
AmaZulu secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Durban City FC in the KwaZulu-Natal derby at Chatsworth Stadium on Tuesday evening, maintaining their strong start to the Betway Premiership. Usuthu dominated the first half, exploiting Durban City's defensive sluggishness. Kyle Jurgens and Samkelo Maseko threatened early on, but AmaZulu took the lead in the seventh minute through Mlondi Mbanjwa's composed finish after Nkosikhona Radebe's pinpoint cross.
Despite an aggressive start from Durban City, goalkeeper Olwethu Mzimela kept the Citizens at bay with crucial saves. AmaZulu doubled their lead in the 49th minute when Mbanjwa capitalized on an Asare mistake, putting his team ahead. The visitors extended their lead at the break. Durban City mounted a late comeback in the second half, with Bandile Shandu coming close in the 51st minute and Haashim Domingo leveling the score in the 69th minute.
However, AmaZulu's defense held firm under pressure, securing all three points and claiming bragging rights in the derby.
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