Spurs suffer sixth straight DStv Premiership defeat

As the pressure begins to mount on coach Shaun Bartlett, Golden Arrows inflicted Cape Town Spurs’ sixth straight defeat of the 2023/24 DStv Premiership campaign following their 2-1 win over the Mother City outfit at the Athlone Stadium on Tuesday night.

While it appeared that Spurs were on the right track again following Ashley Cupido’s opener in the 16th minute, a brace by second-half substitute Lungelo Nguse saw Arrows record their fourth win in six league matches.

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Cape Town Spurs' wait for a #DStvPrem point continues as Golden Arrows claim a come-from-behind win ⚽ ⚽ pic.twitter.com/8G18MeJT59 — SuperSport Football ⚽️ (@SSFootball) September 19, 2023

As one of the most in form teams in the league, Arrows showcased their intent early on as Nduduzo Sibiya had the golden opportunity to open the scoring as early as the first minute.

However, the attacker’s shot from the centre of the box sailed over the bar.

Abafana Bes’Thende continued to apply pressure during the opening exchanges of the match, as the shots at goal statistics began to increase for the travelling outfit.

The Urban Warriors began seeing more of the ball as the half progressed and applied pressure soon after the 15th minute mark.

Spurs’ pressure paid off in the 16th minute mark as Ashley Cupido opened his account for the 2023/24 campaign.

In a favourable position inside the Arrows half, Cupido managed to get on the end of a cross which was played in by Chumani Butsaka.

Both teams created numerous scoring chances after the Urban Warriors took the lead, with the home team edging Arrows to the possession count slightly.

Nonetheless, Spurs headed into the break as the happier outfit as a result of Cupido’s effort.

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