Fawaaz Basadien scores a worldie as Stellenbosch pummel City in Cape derby

Stellenbosch FC showcased their clinical edge in front of goal as they dismantled Cape Town City 3-0 in a midweek league clash on Wednesday, turning the Western Cape derby into a one-sided affair under the night skies and floodlights of Athlone Stadium.

The Cape Winelands outfit came into the match boasting an impressive average of two goals per game over their last eight fixtures, including competitions like the MTN8 and CAF Confederation Cup.

With a total of 16 goals scored, Steve Barker's troops' attacking prowess was evident, setting the stage for a potentially dominant performance in their ninth match of the season.

Wednesday

AmaZulu 1-3 Kaizer Chiefs

Stellenbosch FC 3-0 Cape Town City 

SuperSport United 1-0 TS Galaxy

Sekhukhune United 1-1 Chippa United

Golden Arrows 0-1 Magesi

Tuesday

Orlando Pirates 3-0 Polokwane City 

Mamelodi Sundowns 4-0 Marumo Gallants 

Royal AM 0-0 Richards Bay

City, however, have struggled in recent outings, suffering defeat in the MTN8 semi-final against Orlando Pirates and agonisingly missing out on a league victory on the opening day against Royal AM.

Despite leading for almost the entire match, they conceded a late equaliser to Sera Motebang just six minutes from full-time.

For a club that has invested heavily in the prolonged transfer window that closed last Friday, a positive result in the Cape derby would have been the perfect remedy for Eric Tinkler.

Unfortunately for City, Stellenbosch have proven to be a well-oiled machine, and they showcased their strength and cohesion at Athlone Stadium, leaving little room for City to mount a comeback.

From the outset, Stellies meant business, and within three minutes, they made their intentions clear.

Jayden Adams, who was again named in the preliminary