On Saturday, AmaZulu and Royal AM played out an entertaining 1-1 draw in the DStv Premiership at the Moses Mabhida Stadium.
The home side, AmaZulu, came into the game on the back of a winless run of five matches, while Royal AM had drawn their last two games.
DStv Premiership results:
– AmaZulu 1-1 Royal AM
– Sekhukhu United 0-1 Cape Town City
– Richards Bay 1-2 Stellenbosch DStvPrem pic.twitter.com/wgaCrnx9kD— FARPost_ZA (@FARPostZA) February 25, 2023
AmaZulu’s midfield comprised of former Kaizer Chiefs duo George Maluleka and Hendrick Ekstein, while John Maduka recalled Ruzaigh Gamildien and Menzi Masuku for the visitors.
The first half saw few clear-cut chances, with neither side able to break the deadlock before the break. However, Gamildien broke the deadlock seven minutes into the second half when he took one touch inside the box and fired the ball into the bottom corner for his fourth league goal of the season.
AmaZulu responded with a double change, introducing Sphesihle Maduna and Bonginkosi Ntuli for the final 30 minutes. The home side were nearly rewarded with an equaliser three minutes later when Thembela Sikhakhane’s strike hit the top of the crossbar.
With time running out, AmaZulu managed to get back on level terms with four minutes to go as Ntuli found the back of the net with a stunning volley from the edge of the box.
Usuthu then pushed for a winner in the closing stages, but Royal AM held on for the point.
