AmaZulu ended their home winless streak with a dramatic 2-1 victory over SuperSport United, thanks to late goals from Rowan Human and Ben Motshwari.

AmaZulu secured a thrilling 2-1 victory over SuperSport United at Moses Mabhida Stadium on Saturday night, finally breaking their home winless streak with a dramatic finish.

The KwaZulu-Natal side’s first home victory since December lifted them to ninth place in the Premiership standings, offering a much-needed boost to their campaign.

The match got off to an exciting start with Rowan Human, who has been in fine form under the new technical team, scoring the opening goal in the 15th minute. The midfielder took advantage of a poorly cleared cross from SuperSport’s Siyabonga Ndebele, unleashing a powerful half-volley that rocketed into the net.

AmaZulu continued to push after their early goal but couldn’t convert another opportunity when Tshepang Moremi dragged his shot wide in the 25th minute.

SuperSport United, however, began to show signs of life after the half-hour mark, and their persistence paid off in the 30th minute when Siphesihle Ndlovu scored the equalizer. Ndlovu, having combined with his former Orlando Pirates teammate Vincent Pule, tapped in an easy goal to make it 1-1, leveling the playing field just before halftime.

The first 45 minutes ended with both teams on equal footing, though AmaZulu had the edge in terms of intensity and chances.

In the second half, SuperSport came out with renewed energy, and Pule nearly put his side ahead just two minutes into the half when he rattled the post in a powerful shot aimed at AmaZulu goalkeeper Richard Ofori. However, despite the increased pressure from SuperSport, it was AmaZulu who would have the final say.

In the dying moments of the match, with just minutes remaining, defensive midfielder Ben Motshwari struck a long-range shot after receiving a well-weighted pass from Human. Motshwari’s powerful drive from outside the box left SuperSport goalkeeper Ofori no chance, securing the three points for his side.

Motshwari’s goal came at a crucial time, snatching the victory for AmaZulu just as SuperSport looked to be gaining momentum. The win was a welcome one for AmaZulu, who had endured a tough run of results, including a heavy defeat to Stellenbosch FC in their previous match.

Despite their struggles, they began the match with immense energy and purpose, showing their determination to turn things around. SuperSport United, on the other hand, were unable to capitalize on their brief spell of dominance after leveling the score.

While both sides had their chances in the second half, it was AmaZulu’s resilience and clinical finishing that ultimately made the difference. The win not only brought joy to their supporters but also gave the team the confidence boost they needed to push forward in the league.

With this victory, AmaZulu will look to build on their newfound momentum, hoping to continue their climb up the standings in the coming weeks.

The dramatic nature of the match, with two well-executed goals and moments of high drama, will certainly go down as a memorable one for the club’s fans.

As for SuperSport, they will have to regroup and learn from their missed opportunities as they seek to maintain their position in the league.

With both teams eager for a strong finish to the season, this exciting encounter highlighted the unpredictable nature of South Africa’s top-flight football and the passion that continues to fuel the game.