The victory came after a four-match winless streak in which Magosi only managed a draw against Flamengo Santos with fans baying for the coach's blood. Chances are that if Chiefs failed to win on Saturday, the Serbian could have been sent packing with former BDF XI and Zebras coach, Stanley Tshosane who attended the match a favourite to succeed him. Chiefs took control of the duel against the rookies from the first whistle and never looked back. Influential captain, Pontsho Moloi, who was a substitute against BDF XI started the match and dictated the pace impressively until he was pulled out in the second half. Newly appointed Chiefs assistant coach, China Matlhaku who has just parted with Extension Gunners was sitting on the technical bench. However, another Chiefs assistant coach, the long-serving Innocent Morapedi was sitting on the stands. Morapedi joined the team in the dressing room for pep talk.
Orapa United did not display their usual fighting spirit that has seen them make an impressive debut in the topflight. They appeared primed for a defensive display that did not help them against a hungry Chiefs. Midway into the first half, Chiefs' marksman Bonolo Frasier missed a sitter following a brilliant move from Moloi who had sold a dummy to an Orapa United defender. Moloi was a menace with his mesmerising moves.
