Swallows FC

Stellenbosch ended their three-game winless run in the DStv Premiership with a 2-1 triumph over Swallows FC on Saturday afternoon.

Stellies were the most threatening side in the closing stages as Nhlanhla Mgaga was denied a goal that would have put the game to bed with a free-kick that was smothered by goalkeeper Thakasani Mbanjwa. With the game settling down, Steve Barker refreshed his side with a double change on 68 minutes as Mendieta and Van Wyk were replaced by William Likuta and Devon Titus in midfield. Stellies, however, settled the quicker of the sides in the second stanza as they caught Swallows cold eight minutes in after Junior Mendieta restored their lead with a tap-in from a rebound after Sibongiseni Mthethwa's flick came off the post.