Ten-men Maritzburg hold title-chasing Wits to a draw

League title-chasing BidVest Wits had to settle for a share of the spoils after they were held to a 1-1 draw by a 10-men Maritzburg United at Harry Gwala Stadium in Pietermaritzburg on Tuesday night.

Cuthbert Malajila gave Wits the lead in the 70th minute after he finished off a beautifully crafted buildup initiated by teenage prodigy Phakamani Mahlambi.

But the stubborn hosts came storming right back when Mohau Mokate equalised four minutes later following a goal-mouth scramble.

Maritzburg were reduced to ten men just before the halftime break after Kurt Lentjies was sent off for a bad  challenge on Phumlani Ntshangase.

But the home side never floundered under the pressure, despite the one- man disadvantage, and not only were they able to claw their way back and equalise, they also held their nerve to escape with a point against a team many tip for the PSL title.

Wits coach Gavin Hunt was understandably not a happy man after the game and thought that the visitors had done  enough to return from Pietermaritzburg with all the three points. - TMG Digital