Match Report
On paper the standings were lopsided — AmaZulu 4th with 47 points, Chippa United 13th with 28, 19 apart. Against a league average of 1.01 goals per team per game, AmaZulu ran at 1.07 scored and 0.93 conceded, Chippa United at 0.8 and 1.47.
The head-to-head ledger counts 7 games: 3 AmaZulu wins, 2 for Chippa United, 2 draws, at 2.71 goals per meeting.
The match was played at Moses Mabhida Stadium (capacity 94,736). AmaZulu led 2-1 at the break, and the second half added 3 goals for the 5-1 full-time score.
Goal scorers
AmaZulu: Athini Maqokola (44'), Sphamandla Zikhali (45'), Athini Maqokola (74'), Thapelo Matlhoko (79'), T. Kutumela (90') · Chippa United: A. Matrose (35')
Key stats
Possession: AmaZulu 41% · Chippa United 59% · Total shots: 15-8 · On target: 8-1 · Corners: 8-6