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.

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.

Winning Form brings you their best tips for Vaal’s racing on Tuesday the 14th of June 2016. Comments and betting are provided! Tips provided come from Winning Form, as well as their back page tipster – Magic Tips by eMeM.





Race 1: ISLAND BLISS(2)

Race 2: SEVENTH APOSTLE(6)

Race 3: TIKI TORCH(3)

Race 5: STAVINSKY(7)

Best Bet

Race 2: TIME TO BE GREAT(1)

Jockey: Piere STRYDOM – Trainer: Grant MAROUN 

The speedy TIME TO BE GREAT got back to form when he fought on gamely for a close 2nd under ‘Striker’ over this trip, three weeks ago. He has the beating of the raced runners and should go close.

TIME TO BE GREAT(1)


Race 3: TIKI TORCH(3)
Jockey: Raymond DANIELSON – Trainer: Roy MAGNER 

TIKI TORCH probably found the distance of his last start too far for him when he was well beaten into 2nd but he had some useful form up to ten furlongs prior to that and could be a major force in this ordinary event. He jumps from the best draw and should be competitive with Danielson in the saddle.

TIKI TORCH(3)


Race 4: ROARING TIGER(1)

Jockey: Andrew FORTUNE – Trainer: Clinton BINDA 

ROARING TIGER is better than his fair track debut when trying the mile recently and he could certainly get back to form here. He stayed on well for a good 3rd over seven furlongs in a competitive field in his penultimate start and still has further improvement to come. The Clinton Binda inmate should go close in this ordinary contest.

ROARING TIGER(1)

Race 5: PIVOTAL PURSUIT(1)

Jockey: Andrew FORTUNE – Trainer: Gary ALEXANDER 

The top weight PIVOTAL PURSUIT is a model of consistency and the Turffontein inside track specialist could enjoy racing around this tight turn, particularly from a good draw. The veteran gelding has continuously shown his class and he drew off to beat a smart field with ease over this trip, three weeks ago. That victory at pinnacle stakes level earned him the maximum six-pound penalty but he drops in class today and could still defy his big mass.

PIVOTAL PURSUIT(1)

Value Bet (Each Way)

Race 7: NIGHT EDITOR(3)
Jockey: Muzi YENI – Trainer: Clinton BINDA 

This is an extremely competitive low-key sprint handicap and a close finish is expected.NIGHT EDITOR has track experience and he in fact, won his track debut over this trip in his penultimate start. He was probably outclassed at a higher level last time out but dips to a suitable class today and could have a decent say with Muzi Yeni in the saddle.

NIGHT EDITOR(3)

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