Magesi FC delivered a crushing blow to Durban City, overpowering them 5-2 in a thrilling Betway Premiership match at the Seshego Stadium on Sunday. The win was a morale-boosting victory for Magesi, who are fighting to avoid relegation.
The match was played on a rain-soaked pitch, which added to the visitors’ discomfort. Magesi came out firing, with forward Sifiso Luthuli testing Durban goalkeeper Darren Keet within minutes. The breakthrough came via Mcedi Vandala, who capitalised on a defensive lapse from a corner in the eighth minute.
Early Pressure Pays Off
Durban City responded almost immediately, with Jean Lubumba latching onto a pinpoint diagonal from Samkelo Maseko and calmly slotted home the equaliser. However, Magesi quickly reasserted control, netting twice in quick succession to surge into a 3-1 lead.
Lubumba refused to let Durban fade, grabbing his second to reduce the deficit to 3-2 around the half-hour mark. The game grew increasingly intense, with the Citizens pushing hard. By half-time, momentum had shifted slightly toward the visitors, who dominated possession in search of a second equaliser.
Second-Half Surge
The second half initially lacked the same urgency, but that changed in the 64th minute when Kgothatso Mariba unleashed a stunning strike to restore Magesi’s two-goal advantage. That blow visibly deflated City, whose energy and cohesion dipped sharply. Vandala then put them out of their misery in the 79th minute, punishing a disorganised City backline that allowed him to glide through unchallenged to score his brace.
This result leaves Durban City desperate to find form to secure a Top 8 finish. They cling to sixth in the standings with Polokwane City, Golden Arrows and Stellenbosch within touching distance. Magesi, meanwhile, lifted themselves to 14th, just outside of the PSL promotion/relegation play-off spot. For more information on the Premier Soccer League,
Some key stats from the match include:
- Magesi FC had 22 shots on goal, with 10 on target.
- Durban City had 15 shots on goal, with 6 on target.
- Mcedi Vandala scored a brace, his third and fourth goals of the season.
The win is a significant boost for Magesi, who are looking to avoid relegation. With this result, they move up the table and gain some much-needed momentum.
