Goals by Peter Shalulile and Tendai Ndoro saw Highlands Park secure a 2-0 victory against Cape Town City, writes MARSHALL GOUTS.

Benni McCarthy’s side went into the clash on the back of a victory against Polokwane City, which saw them extend their winning streak to three consecutive games in the Absa Premiership.

The clash got off to a slow start with neither side willing to commit too many numbers forward in the early exchanges.

A fierce midfield battle ensued with the City trio of Roland Putsche, Thabo Nodada and Teko Modise on the end of a number of bone-crunching tackles from the opposition.

The home side were content
on getting their squad behind the ball and playing on the counter-attack which resulted in a first-half with little goal mouth action.

McCarthy signaled intent for maximum points as he introduced the pacy Craig Martin who replaced the Patosi.

Highlands Park broke the deadlock five minutes after the restart of the second-half as Peter Shalulile reacted quickest to head home Mbatha’s ball into the area.

McCarthy responded with another change as Teko Modise made way for Gift Links in the 70th minute.

The visitors became impatient in their bud to find the equaliser and were reduced to long-range efforts in frustration.

The Citizens opted for their final change of the game as Allan Katterega was brought on for Siphelele Mthembu with minutes left in the clash.

Highlands Park doubled their lead and put the game to bed in the 83rd minute when former Orlando Pirates striker Tendai Ndoro opened his account for his new club to secure a hard-fought 2-0 victory and put and end to City’s unbeaten streak in the Absa Premiership.

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