Kaizer Chiefs dumped out of Nedbank Cup by TS Galaxy

Kaizer Chiefs were dumped out of the Nedbank Cup at the first hurdle on Saturday as Augustine Kwem's second-half goal fired TS Galaxy to a 1-0 victory at FNB Stadium.

After a goalless first half, the visitors pounced on a defensive error to claim the lead in the 54th minute and that solitary strike would prove to be enough as the Rockets held on to seal their place in the draw for the Nedbank Cup last 16.

The first half was a closely contested affair and produced little in the way of goalmouth action, with clear-cut chances few and far between.

Amakhosi came out the blocks flying and created a good chance after just two minutes of play as Daniel Cardoso headed just wide from a Keagan Dolly corner kick.

And, after a lengthy lull in play, Chiefs threatened again in the 19th minute as attacking midfielder Nkosingiphile Ngcobo fired a shot into the stands.

TS Galaxy eventually mustered a response in the 21st minute, Chiefs goalkeeper Brandon Peterson called into action to deny Lindokuhle Mbatha's goal-bound shot.

The Rockets ended the first half on the front foot as Orebotse Mongae twice let fly from range, although both attempts failed to find the mark.

Chiefs fashioned the first chance of note in the second half but it would come to nothing as Khama Billiat saw his deflected shot collected with ease by Rockets 'keeper Melusi Buthelezi.

The hosts again went close to breaking the deadlock a couple of minutes later but Buthelezi was alert to the danger, denying Ngcobo what looked to be a certain goal.

And Chiefs were made to rue those two squandered opportunities as Galaxy went on to claim the lead in the 54th minute. A defensive error saw Galaxy claim the ball in a dangerous position before playing played into Kwem, who took the pass