Wandile Duba hat-trick sends Kaizer Chiefs into Carling Knockout Cup next round
Wandile Duba’s brilliant second-half hat-trick secured a 3-0 victory over TS Galaxy, giving Kaizer Chiefs a vital morale boost ahead of the Soweto derby.
Kaizer Chiefs secured a 3-0 victory over TS Galaxy at FNB Stadium, propelling them into the next round of the Carling Knockout Cup. Leading the charge was Wandile Duba, who scored a hat-trick and was awarded the Champion Player of the Match by fans, who gave him a standing ovation upon his exit. The match also provided opportunities for sidelined players, such as Flavio Silva, to get valuable game-time.
Despite starting the game cautiously, Chiefs gained momentum in the second half, pressuring their opponents. The turning point came when Duba capitalized on Pule Mmodi's cross to score the opening goal. Mduduzi Shabalala earned a penalty for Chiefs, which was missed by Veluyeke Zulu, but Duba converted the rebound to make it 2-0.
With Vilakazi missing an opportunity to score, Duba wrapped up the hat-trick by reacting swiftly to a through-ball from Shabalala. However, goalkeeper Melusi Mathebula had to be substituted due to injury, and Sipho Maseti replaced him. This morale-boosting win should give Chiefs confidence heading into the Soweto derby against Orlando Pirates on Saturday.
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