DStv Premiership

Chiefs beat Pirates to return to second position

Kaizer Chiefs registered a 2-1 win over rivals Orlando Pirates at Orlando Stadium on Saturday to return to second position on the DStv Premiership log.

Reeve Frosler opened the scoring for Amakhosi in the 18th minute.

Kwame Peprah found an equaliser for the Buccaneers nine minutes into the second half.

But Chiefs defender Eric Mathoho secured the maximum points for the club after a goal nine minutes from the final whistle.

Chiefs are on 35 points, 16 behind log leaders Mamelodi Sundowns with Chiefs having three matches in hand.

Pirates remain fourth with 32 points from 22 matches.

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