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Amakhosi Latest News: Flavio Silva Fires Kaizer Chiefs to Crucial Win Over Durban City

Kaizer Chiefs surged into third place in the Betway Premiership standings following a hard-fought 1-0 triumph over Durban City at the iconic Moses Mabhida Stadium.

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In a match defined by grit and tactical discipline, Gavin Hunt’s Durban City locked horns with the co-managed Kaizer Chiefs duo, Khalil Ben Youssef and Cedric Kaze.

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Both teams carved out opportunities in a cagey contest, but it was Flavio Silva’s late strike that ultimately broke the deadlock and proved decisive.

Chiefs started brightly, with Makabi Lilepo and Mfundo Vilakazi both testing Darren Keet early on, while City’s Mfanafuthi Mkhize fired narrowly over following a set piece.

The first half ended goalless despite half-chances at both ends, including a fine save by Keet from Vilakazi’s long-range effort just before the break.

The second half continued in similar fashion, with City pushing forward through Bokang Mokwena and Fezile Gcaba, while Chiefs gradually took control after a string of substitutions.

The introduction of Gaston Sirino added creativity, and the Uruguayan made an instant impact when his pinpoint cross found Silva in the 88th minute. The Portuguese striker rose highest to glance his header into the top corner, sending the travelling fans into raptures.

Durban City threw everything forward in the closing moments, with Letsie Koapeng forcing a fine save and Kyle Jurgens missing a late chance to equalise.

But Chiefs’ defence, marshalled by Inacio Miguel and Bradley Cross, held firm to secure a hard-fought clean sheet.

The victory lifts Chiefs to third in the standings on 19 points from 10 matches. Durban City, meanwhile, drop to fifth with 15 points from 11 games.

It was a reminder that Chiefs, despite their recent inconsistency, remain one of the Premiership’s most dangerous sides when it matters most.

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Sweden are firm favourites against the Slovakian "Falcons"

Slovakia and Sweden both recorded good results in the first round. Slovakia come off a surprise victory against Poland, and group favourites Spain were held to a goalless draw by Sweden. Now that the two favourites have dropped points it leaves this group wide open.


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Euro 2020: Group E
Friday 18 June

Saint-Petersburg Stadium

15:00


To Win

Sweden 17/20

Draw 47/20
Slovakia 36/10


Sweden

The Swede’s are one of the best defensive teams in the Euro’s and they proved how solid they can be in their opener against Spain.

Sweden are placed second on the table with one point, and knowing that Spain and Poland are playing against each other and one if not both will definitely drop points.

This is a huge opportunity for Sweden to climb up the ladder, and a win here will ensure they are above Slovakia and the team that drops points in the other game.

More good news and a confidence boost for Janne Andersson and his boys, Dejan Kulusevski and Mattias Svanberg have tested negative for COVID-19 and will be part of the squad. It is also a tough decision for Andersson, will he start them, or will he continue with the team that did well against the 2010 World Champions.

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Slovakia

Slovakia are at the top of the table with three points, and if they are able to secure one more win this Friday, their progression to the knockouts would be almost certain.

The Slovakians will feel three points is enough to take them to the next round as the third best team but they are also aware that anything else will guarantee them a place in the last 16.

Stefan Tarkovic will be confident ahead of this encounter after they beat Poland who were tipped as one of the dark horses for this competition. That is the kind of confidence you need when you have won only three matches from the last 14 games.

It will be interesting to see how Tarkovic plans out for this affair, will he defend and take a point, or will he attack and go for all three?

Prediction: Sweden (17/20)

For me, the toughest game for Sweden was their opener against Spain and they did very well. Most pundits believe Sweden had better chances than Spain in that match. With the quality they have at their disposal, plus their defensive superiorities, Sweden should win here.

Written by Joshua Gaillard