Kruger United 1-3 Kaizer Chiefs
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Kaizer Chiefs won: Kruger United 1-3 Kaizer Chiefs in the South Africa, Premier League (Round Regular Season) on Sat, 1 Aug 2026 at Mbombela Stadium, Nelspruit. Kruger United goals: Khetukuthula Ndlovu 45'+1. Kaizer Chiefs goals: Flávio Silva 7', Wandile Duba 56', Wandile Duba 66'. Expected goals: 0.47-1.70. Possession: 40-60. Player of the match: Wandile Duba (8.6).
Match report
Kaizer Chiefs beat Kruger United 3-1
Kaizer Chiefs saw off Kruger United 3-1 away from home at Mbombela Stadium on Saturday 1 August in the South Africa, Premier League.
Flávio Silva put Kaizer Chiefs ahead on 7' (0-1), Khetukuthula Ndlovu levelled for Kruger United on 45+1' (1-1), Wandile Duba restored Kaizer Chiefs' lead on 56' (1-2) and added another on 66' (1-3).
Kruger United had 40% of the ball, shots were 7-13 (4-6 on target) and expected goals finished 0.47-1.70. Kaizer Chiefs were the better side on chances, too.
Wandile Duba (Kaizer Chiefs) was player of the match with an 8.6 rating.
Match stats
| Kruger United | Kaizer Chiefs | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 40 | 60 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 0.47 | 1.70 |
| Total shots | 7 | 13 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 6 |
| Touches in opposition box | 7 | 20 |
| Big chances | 0 | 2 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 265 (76%) | 447 (86%) |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 2 |
| Corners | 1 | 2 |
| Total shots | 7 | 13 |
| Shots off target | 3 | 4 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 6 |
| Blocked shots | 0 | 3 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 4 | 6 |
Lineups
Kruger United (4-3-3): Marcel Dandjinou, Boitumelo Malatjie, Sipho Sibiya, Katlego Mohamme, Ebrahim Seedat, Motsie Matima, Morne Nel, Nkosinathi Thwala, Aphiwe Mphothe, Ntsako Makhubela, Khetukuthula Ndlovu
Kaizer Chiefs (4-2-3-1): Brandon Petersen, Thabiso Monyane, Zitha Kwinika, Inácio Miguel, Reeve Frosler, Siphesihle Ndlovu, Lebohang Maboe, Mfundo Vilakazi, Ethan Chislett, Luke Baartman, Flávio Silva
Key events
- 7' · Goal · Flávio Silva (Kaizer Chiefs)
- 45' · Yellow card · Siphesihle Ndlovu (Kaizer Chiefs)
- 45'+1 · Goal · Khetukuthula Ndlovu (Kruger United)
- 46' · Substitution · Wandile Duba for Flávio Silva (Kaizer Chiefs)
- 46' · Substitution · Sibongiseni Mthethwa for Siphesihle Ndlovu (Kaizer Chiefs)
- 56' · Goal · Wandile Duba (Kaizer Chiefs)
- 66' · Goal · Wandile Duba (Kaizer Chiefs)
- 68' · Substitution · Sphiwe Mahlangu for Motsie Matima (Kruger United)
- 74' · Yellow card · Luke Baartman (Kaizer Chiefs)
- 77' · Yellow card · Boitumelo Malatjie (Kruger United)
- 78' · Substitution · Nkosingiphile Ngcobo for Ethan Chislett (Kaizer Chiefs)
- 81' · Substitution · Mlungisi Zwane for Aphiwe Mphothe (Kruger United)
- 85' · Substitution · Pule Mmodi for Luke Baartman (Kaizer Chiefs)
- 85' · Yellow card · Khetukuthula Ndlovu (Kruger United)
All-time head-to-head
Questions
Who won Kruger United vs Kaizer Chiefs?
Kaizer Chiefs won, 1-3 (South Africa, Premier League) on Sat, 1 Aug 2026.
When and where is Kruger United vs Kaizer Chiefs?
Sat, 1 Aug 2026, 18:00 UTC at Mbombela Stadium, Nelspruit, South Africa, Premier League.