Chiefs scrape through with own goal
Brave Tornado make Amakhosi battle into the second round of the Nedbank Cup
An own goal ended brave resistance from third-tier Tornado FC and handed Kaizer Chiefs a narrow 1-0 win in the first round of the Nedbank Cup at the Sisa Dukashe Stadium in Mdantsane on Sunday. But Chiefs had to go into extra time to ensure they did not join Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates as early victims in the 2019 competition. Tornado defender Abongile Twani put the ball into his own net and will be haunted by the misfortune. But the ABC Motsepe side from the Eastern Cape will feel more the injustice of not having a penalty with nine minutes left in a poor decision from veteran referee Philip Tiyani after Kgotso Moleko had tripped Siyoko Kefuwe. It was not awarded and denied the amateurs the chance to go to the dramatic conclusion of a penalty shootout. The game got under way about 25 minutes later than scheduled as the scanners at the gate broke down and officials delayed the start because of security concerns, with thousands still stuck outside at the scheduled 3pm kick-...
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