Milford FC secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Golden Arrows in a KwaZulu-Natal derby at Princess Magogo Stadium, Durban on Saturday.
The first half saw Golden Arrows create chances as they looked to take control on home soil. However, Milford remained solid at the back, making crucial interventions and denying Abafana Bes’thende the space they needed to break thorough.
Despite Arrows’ attempts to find an opening, Milford’s defensive organisation kept the hosts at bay, with both sides heading into the break without a goal.
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The contest remained tight after the restart, with Milford continuing to show discipline while looking for opportunities to threaten going forward.
Their persistence paid off in the 71st minute when Siphosethu Ndlabi found the back of the net to give Milford the lead.
Golden Arrows made changes in search of an equaliser, but Milford held their ground and protected their advantage until the final whistle.
The result sees Milford walk away with all three points and valuable bragging rights in the KZN derby, while Golden Arrows are left to reflect on the chances they were unable to convert.