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Drama-filled MTN8 semi-final sees referee Victor Gomes show 3 red cards as Chiefs hold AmaZulu

Referee Victor Gomes gave three players their marching orders as Kaizer Chiefs had to come from behind to ensure a 1-1 draw against a determined AmaZulu outfit in the MTN8 semi-final first leg at FNB Stadium on Sunday.

Veluyeke Zulu and Gabadinho Mhango were both sent off. At the same time, Lehlogonolo George Matlou, an unused Kaizer Chiefs substitute, was also shown a red card for an off-field incident in the drama-filled encounter.  

Amakhosi needed a second-half goal from substitute Keagan Dolly to cancel Gabadinho Mhango's 13-minute first-half goal, silencing the home crowd.

The away team, mentored by Brandon Truter, were quickest out of the blocks, with Dumisani Zuma's early shot well saved by veteran goalkeeper Ithumeleng Khune, who secured his third start in poles for Arthur Zwane's charges.

Mbongeni Gumede then tried his luck, but 36-year-old Khune was again equal to the task.

Chiefs new recruit Edmilson Dove was close on five minutes, but he pulled his shot wide, while Mhango's ninth-minute effort was too high.

More chances arrived for Chiefs as Njabulo Blom, and Makhehlene Makhaula were wasteful with their goalscoring opportunities. However, Mhango made no mistake with his left-footed shot centre of the Chiefs penalty area that arrowed into the bottom right corner of the net.

Dove, Ashley Du Preez and Yusuf Maart did not have their shooting boots as their golden scoring opportunities were either wide or saved by 'keeper Veli Mothwa before the half-time whistle sounded.

Dolly replaced Siyethemba Sithebe at the start of the second period and almost made an immediate impact, only for his goal-bound shot to be blocked by Mothwa.

The tall and physical presence of Bonfils Bimenyimana latched onto a good Dolly cross, but he

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