KAIZER Chiefs dropped precious points in the championship chase as they ceded their long-standing lead of the Absa Premiership with a shock 1-0 loss to Mpumalanga Black Aces.
Substitute Miguel Timm scored a dramatic winner five minutes into stoppage time at the end of a tempestuous encounter to add Chiefs to their recent scalp of Orlando Pirates.
He ran onto a ball from Abia Nale to stroke it home wide of Itumeleng Khune.
It was a second successive home defeat for Chiefs, who lost their top-of-the-table clash to Mamelodi Sundowns last Saturday. They are now three points behind Sundowns but have a game in hand.
Chiefs had only themselves to blame after missing myriad second-half chances as Bernard Parker blasted wide with the goal at his mercy on two occasions after half-time.
Katlego Mphela had a header wide as well with the last touch of the game but it was a night to forget for Chiefs. "We did not show the quality in our mental and technical game," admitted coach Stuart Baxter.
The game descended into chaos in the last 10 minutes after some pushing and shoving between the players as frustrations boiled over. Six yellow cards were handed out by referee Khulasande Qongqo, who had a controversial game.
Just before half-time Tendai Ndoro was clearly brought down by Willard Katsande in the penalty box with a late tackle but the referee ignored what would have seemed a clear call for a spot kick.
It was a major let off for the champions who had early control of the game but saw the plucky Aces come back strongly.
Both clubs battled to maintain possession in a congested midfield, where new Bafana recruit Themba Zwane was largely overshadowed.
lAt Charles Mopeli Stadium, an own goal from Bokang Thlone saw SuperSport United beat Free State Stars 2-1.
In Milpark, Asive Langwe came off the bench to help snatch a late 1-0 win for Bidvest Wits over Platinum Stars, while Polokwane City and Maritzburg United drew 1-1 at Peter Mokaba Stadium.
Chiefs take shock knock
KAIZER Chiefs dropped precious points in the championship chase as they ceded their long-standing lead of the Absa Premiership with a shock 1-0 loss to Mpumalanga Black Aces.
Substitute Miguel Timm scored a dramatic winner five minutes into stoppage time at the end of a tempestuous encounter to add Chiefs to their recent scalp of Orlando Pirates.
He ran onto a ball from Abia Nale to stroke it home wide of Itumeleng Khune.
It was a second successive home defeat for Chiefs, who lost their top-of-the-table clash to Mamelodi Sundowns last Saturday. They are now three points behind Sundowns but have a game in hand.
Chiefs had only themselves to blame after missing myriad second-half chances as Bernard Parker blasted wide with the goal at his mercy on two occasions after half-time.
Katlego Mphela had a header wide as well with the last touch of the game but it was a night to forget for Chiefs. "We did not show the quality in our mental and technical game," admitted coach Stuart Baxter.
The game descended into chaos in the last 10 minutes after some pushing and shoving between the players as frustrations boiled over. Six yellow cards were handed out by referee Khulasande Qongqo, who had a controversial game.
Just before half-time Tendai Ndoro was clearly brought down by Willard Katsande in the penalty box with a late tackle but the referee ignored what would have seemed a clear call for a spot kick.
It was a major let off for the champions who had early control of the game but saw the plucky Aces come back strongly.
Both clubs battled to maintain possession in a congested midfield, where new Bafana recruit Themba Zwane was largely overshadowed.
lAt Charles Mopeli Stadium, an own goal from Bokang Thlone saw SuperSport United beat Free State Stars 2-1.
In Milpark, Asive Langwe came off the bench to help snatch a late 1-0 win for Bidvest Wits over Platinum Stars, while Polokwane City and Maritzburg United drew 1-1 at Peter Mokaba Stadium.
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