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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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To Win Group E

Chelsea 1/4

Schalke 4/1

Basel 14/1

Steaua Buch 33/1





Chelsea: Eden Hazard

Winners of the Champions League in 2011-12, Chelsea failed to pass the group stage last season before landing on their feet under Rafa Benitez and winning the Europa League.

Now under Jose Mourinho the Blues are back among the favourites to challenge for a third successive European crown, and the outstanding winger will be vitally important, having seemingly become his new manager’s first choice in the attacking midfield positions.

The 22-year-old, a mixture of breathtaking acceleration, tremendous dexterity and dribbling prowess made 63 appearances for Chelsea last season, scoring 13 goals and making 20 assists in all competitions, although he did miss the Europa League final through injury.

Now, his new manager is challenging the prodigiously talented Hazard to make an increasing number of decisive contributions and to claim his place among the pantheon of world football’s very top performers.

As the former Lille creator looks to make that transition, he’ll be well worth keeping an eye on.



Schalke 04: Klaas-Jan Huntelaar

Having enjoyed an outstanding 2011-12, where he helped himself to 48 goals in 48 games (all competitions), Klaas-Jan Huntelaar wasn’t quite at his best in 2012-13—to be fair injuries did play their part—though he still scored a respectable 16 goals.

A pure No. 9, Huntelaar is an excellent mover in the penalty area, always looking for space from where to strike, be it with his left foot or his right; he isn’t bad in the air either.

Now 30, the Dutchman, who boasts an excellent 34 goals in 60 international caps, will be looking to use the 2013-14 campaign to cement his place in Louis van Gaal’s World Cup squad.

Schalke under Jens Keller may not be as strong as they have been in recent times, but while they have the creative talents of Julian Draxler, Jefferson Farfan and Kevin Prince Boateng. “The Hunter” will be key to progression to the knockout stages.

FC Basel: Fabian Schaer

The 21-year-old central defender enjoyed an excellent first season with FC Basel in the last campaign, playing a key role in their Swiss Super League success and run to the semi-finals of the Europa League—where they were knocked out by Chelsea—culminating in his debut for the national team.

Strong, uncompromising and decent aerially, Schaer looks destined to go on to bigger and better things, but another season of regular first-team exposure will only be for his benefit.

He also has a more than handy eye-for-goal, having scored eight times last season and four already this.

Steaua Bucuresti: Federico Piovaccari

The 29-year-old Italian striker is something of a journeyman around the second tier of Italian football, with a 23-goal haul in 39 games for Cittadella in 2010-11 marking the most prolific spell of his career.

In the two years since, he has bounced around four different Serie B sides, before finding his way to Romanian football this season with Steaua Bucuresti.

Subsequently Piovaccari has already featured in six qualifying games ahead of the Champions League group stage, helping himself to three goals.