Kaizer Chiefs Player Ratings: Njabulo Ngcobo and Sekgota outstanding against Richards Bay

Started slowly with Chiefs controlling the game.

Petersen made a mistake when he gave away possession, but Katleho Makateng failed to hit the target from close range. He was busy after the restart - dealing well with aerial balls with Chiefs under pressure.

The Cape Town-born keeper produced a sensational save to deny Sanele Barnes a goal towards the end of the game.

Worked his soaks off in the left flank.

Frosler made some promising runs forward but lacked his usual cutting edge. He also looked sloppy in possession a few times.

Outstanding in the right back position.

Solomons looked great while playing the ball into dangerous areas from the right flank and he was also solid defensively. His well-taken penalty earned Chiefs the win.

A good display in central defence.

Kwinika made a composed start to the game and looked solid in Chiefs backline. No Richards Bay player was able to dribble past him even once in the game as he timed his tackles very well.

A brilliant display on his return to the team.

Ngcobo was assured in possession, helping Chiefs with their build-up play. He was a calm and composed presence at the back for Amakhosi, helping them earn a hard-fought clean sheet.

Named Man of the Match.

A hard worker in midfield.

Sithebe made a few good driving runs upfield and showcased good link-up play. He dropped deep in midfield after Maart's dismissal and he did well to help protect the backline.

Played 31 minutes before being dismissed.

Maart put in a diligent performance for the Soweto giants while operating as a holding midfielder. He took one for the team when he was sent off after denying Richards Bay a clear goalscoring chance.

Full of energy after being recalled to the team.

Ngcobo provided much-needed energy and dynamism to the Amakhosi midfield. He was substituted six minutes into the second half as coach Arthur Zwane made a tactical change.

Looked lively on the wings.

Dolly carried the ball goalwards in a bid to create goalscoring chances for himself and his teammates. He also tracked back to help his teammates defend.

A menace throughout the game.

Sekgota made life tough for the Richards Bay backline as he was direct with the ball and often looked to create openings against the hosts' defence.

Chiefs were awarded a penalty after he was fouled in the box and Solomons converted it.

Started well as the centre-forward.

Billiat combined well with his teammates in Richards Bay's half, but his impact waned off after the restart and he was substituted with 12 minutes left.

Came on in the 51st minute and he did very well to win the ball back a few times, and he kept possession very well as Chiefs ran down the clock.

Made a few clearances including a vital goal-line clearance in the closing stages having been introduced in the 78th minute, but he was booked for time wasting.

Came on in the 84th minute and it was too late to warrant a rating.