Black Leopards stood against all the odds and collected much-needed points at the expense of FC Cape Town, when they beat them 2-1 at the NNK Rugby Stadium in Cape Town on Sunday.

Lidoda Duvha managed to score two goals during the first half, despite the fact that they were reduced to 10 men in within the first 20 minutes. Their Malawian international, Harry Nyirenda, was given his marching orders for a late tackle on Justice Sithole in the 14th minute.

Abbas Amidu opened Leopards’ account in the 24th minute, after a neat pass from Leonard Ntshangase. The Thohoyandou outfit increased the margin in the 38th minute. A mix-up within the danger area of Cape Town gave rise to an own goal. Former Black Leopards left back Vincent Xakane hooked the ball back into his own net in a bid to clear.

The home side pulled one back later in the game through Eric Hlaole. Lidoda Duvha moved one step up on the log after this victory. They are now in the third position.

In the other National First Division League matches which were also played on Sunday, Baroka FC beat Vasco da Gama 5-2, Blackburn Rovers beat Witbank Spurs 4-1, Thanda Royal Zulu beat African Warriors 2-1, Jomo Cosmos beat Maluti FET College 2-1, United FC held Milano United to a goalless draw and Santos drew 3-3 with Chippa United.