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Chiefs win ugly as Torreira maintains winning streak

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Mochudi Centre Chiefs secured their late win against Calendar Stars in a tough encounter played at GU Stadium on Friday night. PIC PHATSIMO KAPENG

Miguel Corral Torreira may still be chasing his brand of beautiful football, but the Spanish tactician is already stacking points and that, for now, is all that matters, he said.

The gaffer watched his side, Mochudi Centre Chiefs snatch a hard-fought 1-0 win over stubborn Calendar Stars courtesy of a late header from substitute Hendrick Moyo in an FNB Premiership clash played at GU Stadium on Friday evening.

He admitted it was not pretty, it was not flowing but it was effective. Speaking after the match, Torreira said his side is still a work in progress.

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Chiefs win ugly as Torreira maintains winning streak

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