Eric Tinkler was a happy man after Sekhukhune United ground out a 1-0 win over TS Galaxy. Despite seeing Bradley Grobler sent off, Babina Noko are within three points of the summit. Photo: Backpagepix Sekhukhune United head coach Eric Tinkler commended his team’s commitment after they ended a three-match Betway Premiership winless streak with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over TS Galaxy on Sunday.
The result injected renewed belief into Babina Noko’s campaign as they trimmed the gap to league leaders Mamelodi Sundowns to three points, although they have played two more matches than the Brazilians. It was a heated and fiercely contested encounter that saw both sides reduced to ten men, with goalscorer Bradley Grobler and TS Galaxy midfielder Sphesihle Maduna sent off following a confrontation involving players from both teams. Grobler netted his seventh league goal of the season, arriving at a crucial moment for his side, who had entered the match without a win and having failed to score in their previous three outings since edging Magesi 1–0 in December.
Tinkler has previously been cautious about openly declaring his sides intentions for a title push, and while Sekhukhune remain mathematically in contention despite recent inconsistency, a top-three finish now appears the most realistic outcome, with third place looking the most achievable. The former Orlando Pirates coach cut a satisfied figure after the final whistle, particularly impressed by his side’s discipline and execution across the match.
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