A goal by Lorenzo Gordinho handed Kaizer Chiefs their fifth consecutive Absa Premiership victory after defeating Highlands Park 1-0 at the Moses Mabhida Stadium on Saturday.

The victory for the Soweto giants elevates them to the top of the log table with 33 points from 18 league matches so far.

Amakhosi dictated terms in the first 10 minutes of the match as they moved forward, but goalkeeper Tapuwa Kapini was alert to collect a long range effort from Lucky Baloyi.

A minute later, a scramble in the box saw Bernard Parker’s close range effort going wide after a clever backheel from Simphiwe Tshabalala.

In the 16th minute, Peter Shalulile’s acrobatic effort also went wide as he tried to beat Chiefs keeper, Itumeleng Khune from his near post.

Although they spent more time in the Lions of the North’s half, Steve Komphela’s men failed to hit the target as Joseph Molangoane’s shot went wide in the 34th minute.

However, five minutes later, Gordinho broke the deadlock with a fine header when he received a flick-on from Ramahlwe Mphahlele resulting from Tshabalala’s corner kick.

It was 1-0 at halftime.

Amakhosi piled pressure on their visitors in the second half and were nearly rewarded with a penalty when Willard Katsande was downed in the penalty area after an hour, but the referee called for a goal kick.

Gordon Igesund’s charges fought back in the 66th minute when substitute Khethukuthula Zwane unleashed a powerful shot which Khune punched back into action and his defence cleared the danger.

With 12 minutes to go, Amakhosi continued to search for their second goal and Baloyi was denied twice by Highlands defence manned by Zamuxolo Ngalo after a brilliant pass from the right flank by Mphahlele.

Two minutes later, Charlton Mashumba received a brilliant pass on the edge of the box and the Zimbabwean drove a long range shot, but Khune was alert to collect it.

The visitors combined in Chiefs half in the last two minutes when Surprise Moriri laid the ball for Edwin Sitayitayi whose disappointing final attempt hit the side of the net.

In the end, Amakhosi absorbed the pressure and won, leaving the Premier Soccer League newcomers sitting at number 15 with 14 points from 18 rounds of league matches.