Iqraam Rayners scores five goals as Stellenbosch thrash Polokwane City

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The hosts took the lead early-on as Rayners notched up his first goal in the 17th minute. Polokwane were still in the game until the hour mark but their defence soon crumbled.

In the 65th minute Rayners bagged his second of the night to knock the stuffing out of the visitors, and it went from bad to worse for City as three more goals were forthcoming.

The striker showed no mercy as he completed his hat-trick 10 minutes later, before netting his fourth in the 79th minute.

The demolition was capped off in the 82nd minute as Rayners once against found the back of the net.

The victory consolidated Stellies’ second-place on the table, while Polokwane are 12th, with a 10-point gap to the bottom two.

Late penalty seals dramatic win for AmaZulu FC over Chippa United

In a thrilling DStv Premiership clash at Moses Mabhida Stadium, AmaZulu FC staged a comeback to secure a vital 2-1 victory against Chippa United, enhancing their prospects for a top-eight finish.

Chippa United took an early lead through Sinoxolo Kwayiba’s clinical strike in the eighth minute, setting the stage for an intense battle. However, AmaZulu’s determination shone through as they pressed forward, with Taariq Fielies coming close to equalizing just minutes later.

AmaZulu manager Pablo Franco Martin’s half-time substitutions injected new energy into AmaZulu’s attack, with Hendrick Ekstein and Junior Dion making impactful contributions off the bench.

Their persistence paid off in the 65th minute when Moremi capitalized on Augustine Mulenga’s headed pass to draw level.

As the game approached its climax, AmaZulu intensified their assault, with Junior Dion narrowly missing a header that could have put them ahead. The defining moment arrived in added time when Celimpilo Ngema was fouled in the box, awarding AmaZulu a crucial penalty. Hendrick Ekstein stepped up to coolly convert from the spot, sealing a dramatic victory.

Chippa United’s woes were compounded in the dying moments as Roscoe Pietersen received a red card for violent conduct, leaving them with ten men.