Ashley du Preez scored the only goal of the game as Stellenbosch FC beat Kaizer Chiefs and left the FNB Stadium with all three points.
Shortly after having taken the lead, Stellies had an opportunity to get a second as Jayden Adams sent the ball into the box where it was met by Stanley Dimgba but the Nigerian flicked his header straight to Akpeyi.
Stellenbosch are so far one of the most improved sides in the league this season. To their credit, they played the second half with structure and did not look like a side that was about to concede even though they were playing against technically more superior opponents. Chiefs did try to push but struggled to carve out clear-cut chances as the Stellies defence absorbed most of their attacks. The in-form Dolly tried a volleyed shot from 30 yards out in the 70th minute but his shot was straight to Stephens.
Billiat nearly came close to drawing Chiefs level in the 85th minute as he struck a curled shot from just outside the box which was narrowly wide of the Stellenbosch goal.Chiefs will next be in action against arch-rivals Orlando Pirates in the Soweto derby at the FNB Stadium on Saturday evening while Stellenbosch next plays host to Golden Arrows at the Danie Craven Stadium.
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