PSL Wrap: Wits lose, Soweto Derby finish all square

Wits remain three points clear of second-placed Mamelodi Sundowns who have three games in hand.
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South African PSL leaders Bidvest Wits have suffered their first away defeat of the season after falling 2-1 to Highlands Park.

Gift Motupa gave Wits the lead before goals from Peter Shalulile and Mokete Mogaila turned the game around for the hosts.

Wits remain three points clear of second-placed Mamelodi Sundowns who have three games in hand.

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Elsewhere, third-placed Orlando Pirates were held 1-1 by Kaizer Chiefs in a thrilling Soweto derby in front of a packed FNB Stadium.

The Buccaneers, who cancelled out Daniel Cardoso’s penalty early in the second half with a late equaliser from Thembinkosi Lorch, stay unbeaten in 12 consecutive unbeaten matches against their bitter rivals across all competitions.

Other Results;

Maritzburg United 3 – 1 Polokwane City

Free State Stars 0 – 2 Chippa United FC

Amazulu 1 – 0 Cape Town City FC

Baroka FC 2 – 2 Bloemfontein Celtic

Golden Arrows 2 – 3 SuperSport United

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