Kaizer Chiefs Player Ratings: Mathoho and Nurkovic disappoint against Golden Arrows

Given a chance to shine with Brandon Peterson out injured.
Bvuma several crucial saves to keep Chiefs in the match, but he was just unlucky when he conceded following a poor mistake by Erick Mathoho.

Started in the right-back position once again.

Blom ran his socks off, but he could not exert his influence as usual and he lacked the end product on the night.

Went about his business as usual.
Frosler coped with Arrows' dribbling wizard Nduduzi Sibiya well, while demonstrating his attacking ability as he beat his markers and delivered quality crosses into the opposition's box.

Struggled to get a hold of Knox Mutizwa in the first half.

However, Cardoso put in an improved showing after the break as he made vital defensive contributions while marshalling the hosts' defence with aplomb.

Produced one of his worst performances as a Chiefs player.

Mathoho's positioning was erratic and he gave away possession several times including his poor back pass which was intercepted by Mutizwa, who then scored the only goal of the game.

The 32-year-old was unsurprisingly substituted at half-time.

Tormented by Pule Mmodi in the first half while operating as a holding midfielder. 
Ngcobo could not contain Mmodi who was making late runs into Chiefs' box from midfield, but the tough-tackling player improved after the restart and he made some well-timed tackles - protecting Amakhosi's defence.

Looked the likeliest Chiefs player to score on the night.
Nange was able to get himself into goalscoring positions which saw him force goalkeeper Nkosingiphile Gumede into a fine save, but he was surprisingly substituted at half-time.

Deployed as an attacking midfielder.

Parker started the game slowly but he came alive after the restart as he made well-timed runs into the opposition's box from midfield and he forced Gumede into a decent save with a header.

Far from his best against Abafana Bes'thende.

However, Dolly's mobility and unpredictable movement unsettled the visitors' defence, but he couldn't keep his shots on target.

Dropped deep to try and influence proceedings.
However, Billiat was largely ineffectual and he rarely had a sight of goal with Arrows defenders closing him down whenever he was in possession of the ball.
The former Zimbabwe international was substituted towards the end of the game having sustained a head injury. 

Looked lost having started upfront as one of the front three.

Nurkovic didn't make much of an impact going forward, recording zero shots on the night and he made several misplaced passes.

Brought stability to the Chiefs defence after coming on at half-time and he did well to contain the troublesome Mutizwa.

Also came on at half-time and he slotted in the left side of Chiefs' three-man central defence. He was hardly disturbed by any offensive move from Arrows.

Came on with 16 minutes left and he touched the ball a few times without making any meaningful impact.

Did not offer too much in the middle of the park having been introduced in the 79th minute.