Lamontville Golden Arrows FC earned a hard-fought point from a 0-0 draw against Kaizer Chiefs in the Premier Soccer League on Sunday. A missed penalty and a resolute defensive display were the defining features of the match at the Princess Magogo Stadium.
The result leaves Golden Arrows eighth in the table with eight points from seven games. They have now drawn five of those matches.
Chiefs dominated possession with 61 percent but created few clear chances. Their best opportunity came in the 33rd minute when Lebohang Maboe saw his penalty saved by Thabani Mbanjwa in the Golden Arrows goal. That moment proved decisive.
Sifiso Pitso Dladla's side were organised and committed, making 14 fouls and collecting three yellow cards. Osborn Maluleke was booked for a foul just a minute after the penalty save, with S. Dion and N. Dlamini also seeing yellow in a physical contest. The teams finished level on shots with 11 each, though Arrows managed two on target to Chiefs' one.
Dladla made four changes in the second half to try and influence the game. R Van Neel replaced S. Sithole after 65 minutes, with Nhlanhla Gasa coming on for Philani Kumalo a minute later. Thokozani Praisegod Khumalo and Alwande Booysen were also introduced late on.
The point extends Golden Arrows' unbeaten run to two matches following their 1-1 draw with Siwelele. They now face a lengthy break before their next league fixture, a home game against fifth-placed Milford FC on October 17.
With only three goals scored in seven league matches, finding a more consistent attacking threat will be a priority. Top scorer S. Dion, who has two goals this season, was substituted in the 87th minute of this encounter. The team's defensive solidity, conceding just three goals, provides a strong platform to build from. Check the latest standings to see how the table looks after this round of matches.
