Bradley Grobler strike earns Sekhukhune United smash-and-grab win

Poor discipline was the order of the day, with both sides ending the game with just 10 players on the pitch by full-time.

After scoring what would prove to be the winning goal, Bradley Grobler and Sphesihle Maduna were shown yellow cards in the 73rd minute for violent conduct.

Earlier in the match, TS Galaxy dominated proceedings almost from the opening whistle and created 22 chances to Sekhukhune's five, but could not find a way past Renaldo Leaner.

Leaner had a superb outing in goal for the visitors and was rightly handed the Man-of-the-Match award for his efforts.

After weathering the early storm with some tough tackling and superb goalkeeping, they broke against the run of play in the 19th minute with Bradley Grobeler sneaking into the six-yard box to get onto the end of a cross and head home from close range to give Sekhukhune the lead.

TS Galaxy ramped up the pressure in search of an equaliser but were thwarted by Leaner at every turn.

Solomon Letsoenyo, Babina Noko and Maduna all had shots saved, before Leaner also pulled off an incredible triple save to deny Mlungisi Mbunjana, Victor Letsoalo and Junior Zindonga in quick succession.

The hosts spurned chance after chance as it seemed to just not be their day, coming up against the impenetrable Leaner.

Ultimately, Sekhukhune held on to their slender advantage and maintained the clean sheet to record a hard-fought 1-0 win.