Online Reporter
Langalakhe Mabena
FIFTEEN minutes into the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League encounter at Barbourfields Stadium, the match remains finely poised with neither side able to break the deadlock.
While the contest has been evenly balanced, CAPS United have looked the more purposeful side in the opening exchanges as they push for an early goal on the road.
The visitors fashioned their first clear-cut opportunity as early as the second minute, but Shandirwa failed to make the most of the chance from close range.
CAPS United have continued to threaten through a lively midfield combination of Shandiwa, Benyu and captain Hachiro, who have linked up well to keep Chicken Inn under pressure.
At the other end, Chicken Inn defender Mpumelelo Bhebhe has been solid at the back, putting in a hardworking display to repel the visitors’ attacks.
The hosts came close to earning a penalty in the ninth minute when Katinji went down inside the box following a challenge, but the referee was unmoved and allowed play to continue, ruling that no infringement had occurred.
