PSL Table Shock! Arrows Deny Durban City Win - What It Means!

Drama in Durban! City Held by Arrows in Premiership Clash

Durban City's hopes for a hat-trick of wins were dashed on Tuesday night as they drew 1-1 with provincial rivals Golden Arrows in a thrilling Betway Premiership encounter at Chatsworth Stadium. The result sees City sitting in a respectable third place in the league standings with seven points from three matches. Can they maintain their unbeaten run against Polokwane City on August 26th?

Golden Arrows, meanwhile, have climbed to seventh position after collecting four points from their first three games. Coach Manqoba Mngqithi will be eager to see his side return to winning form when they host Magesi FC on August 27th.

Match Highlights: Own Goal and a Dion Strike

The match started brightly for the hosts, with Jerome Karelse's unfortunate own goal giving Durban City the lead after just 10 minutes following a dangerous free-kick from Haashim Domingo. However, Arrows fought back strongly, and Sede Junior Dion equalized in the 41st minute, firing past goalkeeper Edward Maova after a delightful through ball from Philani Kumalo.

City pushed for a winner after the break, with Jean Lwamba hitting the woodwork, but neither side could find the decisive goal. Poor finishing ultimately led to the 1-1 draw, leaving both teams with a share of the spoils.

Durban City Starting XI: Keet, Maphate, Mkhize, de Kock, Ncanana, Jodwana, Jurgens, Maseko (Magawana 72'), Mokwena (Kamatuka 63'), Domingo, Lwamba (Goedeman 87').

Golden Arrows Starting XI: Maova, Jiyane, Phillips, Shitolo, S.Cele, Zwane (Lukhele

The draw leaves both teams with plenty to ponder as they look ahead to their next fixtures in the Betway Premiership. Will Durban City bounce back? Can Golden Arrows build on this result? Stay tuned for more PSL action!