On Friday evening, Swallows FC secured their first win under coach Ernst Middendorp, defeating Chippa United 2-0 in the DStv Premiership at the Dobsonville Stadium.
Swallows, who were looking to move away from the danger zone, handed a start to Waseem Isaacs upfront after their 2-0 defeat to Mamelodi Sundowns. Meanwhile, Chippa recalled Abdi Banda following his return from injury, with Konqobe dropping to the bench after last week’s draw against Stellenbosch.
The Chilli Boys had the better of the early exchanges, but it was Swallows who broke the deadlock in the 34th minute courtesy of a strike from Mbulelo Wambi, who netted his second goal of the campaign.
FULL-TIME:@Moroka_Swallows 2-0 @ChippaUnitedFC@Richards_Bay_FC 0-2 @MasandawanaDStvPrem pic.twitter.com/YEwIEXxIvl
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The introduction of Pentjie Zulu at the start of the second half paid off with 20 minutes to go, as the substitute set up Kagiso Malinga, who opened his account for the season by firing past goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali. The Chilli Boys were unable to find a way back into the contest in the latter stages of the half and slump a sixth defeat of the campaign.
Swallows, meanwhile, secure their fourth win of the campaign, which takes the side up to 12th position.
