Polokwane had better openings in the first half, but Chiefs goalkeeper Bruce Bvuma stood in their way as he made two brilliant saves to deny striker Douglas Mapfumo and roving right-back Thabang Matuludi.
Mmodi always looked sharper among the Chiefs attackers and his goal came through his bravery as he created his own space to beat Polokwane keeper Manuel Sapunga with a low shot just outside the area.
Chiefs could have added more goals when they made some changes in the second half but lack of accuracy and conviction in their attacks meant they continued with their shocking scoring rate which has seen them netting an average of a goal a game in the league.
Though they’re now sitting comfortably in the top half of the table, Chiefs will still need to improve their momentum in their next two league games against Richards Bay at home next Saturday and away to Sekhukhune United on December 30 to finish 2023 on a positive note.
Rookies Polokwane started the season like a house on fire but with four draws and two defeats in their last six matches, they’ll be desperate to finish the year better.
Polokwane’s last two matches of 2023 are away to Chippa United and defending champions Mamelodi Sundowns.
Pule Mmodi's strike help Chiefs sink Rise and Shine in Polokwane
Image: Philip Maeta/Gallo Images
Kaizer Chiefs gave their supporters a nice early Christmas present when they beat Polokwane City 1-0 to bring some glimmer of hope in what has been a diabolic start to the 2023-2024 campaign.
Amakhosi have already lost six times in 14 DStv Premiership matches this season, but interim coach Cavin Johnson will have some belief his team may finally be turning a corner after back-to-back league wins, making it six victories for them.
A lot of work still remains for Amakhosi who still lack an ability to finish off their opponents.
Pule Mmodi, signed from Lamontville Golden Arrows before the start of the season, scored his fourth league goal of the season — a beautiful curler after the speedy winger cut inside from the left flank on 51 minutes.
Chiefs looked to be labouring to another disappointing 0-0 after failing to produce clear-cut chances in their first 45 minutes despite enjoying a lion’s share of possession.
Amakhosi had the ball mainly in areas where they were never going to hurt the home side.
Polokwane had better openings in the first half, but Chiefs goalkeeper Bruce Bvuma stood in their way as he made two brilliant saves to deny striker Douglas Mapfumo and roving right-back Thabang Matuludi.
Mmodi always looked sharper among the Chiefs attackers and his goal came through his bravery as he created his own space to beat Polokwane keeper Manuel Sapunga with a low shot just outside the area.
Chiefs could have added more goals when they made some changes in the second half but lack of accuracy and conviction in their attacks meant they continued with their shocking scoring rate which has seen them netting an average of a goal a game in the league.
Though they’re now sitting comfortably in the top half of the table, Chiefs will still need to improve their momentum in their next two league games against Richards Bay at home next Saturday and away to Sekhukhune United on December 30 to finish 2023 on a positive note.
Rookies Polokwane started the season like a house on fire but with four draws and two defeats in their last six matches, they’ll be desperate to finish the year better.
Polokwane’s last two matches of 2023 are away to Chippa United and defending champions Mamelodi Sundowns.
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