On Sunday evening, Zakhele Lepasa inspired SuperSport United to a 2-1 win over Golden Arrows at the Lucas Moripe Stadium.
Lepasa scored a brace to help United move five points clear of Orlando Pirates in the DStv Premiership.
SuperSport were without Bradley Grobler and Onismor Bhasera due to suspension, with Lepasa and youngster Neo Rapoo called up by coach Gavin Hunt.
Arrows, meanwhile, made only one change to the side that edged Kaizer Chiefs in a five-goal thriller as Siyabonga Khumalo was recalled.
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SuperSport Utd 2-1 Golden Arrows
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United broke the deadlock on 30 minutes when Lepasa got his first goal at the club with a side-footed finish in the box.
Matsatsantsa had a chance to double their lead moments later after Thulani Hlatshwayo connected with a cross from Patrick Maswanganyi in the box, but his header went wide.
Lepasa doubled their lead eight minutes into the second stanza with a neat finish that found the top corner after he was setup by Siphesihle Ndlovu.
Arrows were awarded a penalty five minutes later after Kegan Johannes brought down Divine Lunga in the box, which allowed Knox Mutizwa to convert from 12 yards.
Hunt managed the game with a double change just after that and United held on for the win, restoring their five-point lead over Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs in the hunt for the final CAF Champions League spot.
