SuperSport United secured their first win in three games after they beat Polokwane City 3-2 at the Peter Mokaba Stadium on Saturday, writes DYLAN APPOLIS.

SuperSport are fifth with 46 points, following their goalless draw against Bloemfontein Celtic at the Lucas Moripe Stadium in the week.

Meanwhile, Rise and Shine came into the match off the back of three successive wins in the Absa Premiership after their 2-1 victory over Free State Stars.

SuperSport came out, guns blazing, in the first-half and broke the deadlock in the first minute when Morgan Gould latched on to a cross from Tebogo Mokoena before powering his header into the back of the net to make it 1-0.

Jeremy Brockie nearly doubled his side’s lead minutes later as he unleashed a shot towards the far post, but George Chigova was on hand to deny the New Zealander’s effort.

Polokwane almost found an equalising goal after Maluleke’s cross found Rodney Ramagalela in the box, but the City striker was unable to find the target with his headed effort.

City eventually equalised in the 29th minute when Simphiwe Hlongwane picked out Tshepho Tema, before the defender guided the ball past Ronwen Williams to make it 1-1.

Polokwane nearly took the lead in the closing stages of the first half after Ramagalela was played through on goal, however Williams was on hand to deny the striker.

Jeremy Brockie then restored SuperSports’ lead in the 58th minute after his volleyed effort found the back of the net from a tight angle to make it 2-1.

At the other end, City drew level for the second time in the match five minutes later when Vusimuzi Mngomezulu found the back of the net.

United then took the lead for the third time in the 77th minute as Thuso Phala latched on to a cross from Mandla Masango before firing his effort home from inside the box.

Edgar Manaka had a golden opportunity to draw level after he was picked out by Maluleke, but Williams produced a superb save to keep his side ahead.

SuperSport United held on to their 3-2 lead against Polokwane City to claim all three points at the Peter Mokaba Stadium.

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