Goals by Peter Shalulile and Tendai Ndoro saw Highlands Park secure a 2-0 victory against Cape Town City, writes MARSHALL GOUTS.

Benni McCarthy’s side went into the clash on the back of a victory against Polokwane City, which saw them extend their winning streak to three consecutive games in the Absa Premiership.

The clash got off to a slow start with neither side willing to commit too many numbers forward in the early exchanges.

A fierce midfield battle ensued with the City trio of Roland Putsche, Thabo Nodada and Teko Modise at the end of a number of bone-crunching tackles by the opposition.

The home side were content to get their squad behind the ball and play on the counter-attack, which resulted in a first half with little goal-mouth action.

McCarthy signalled intent for maximum points as he introduced the pacy Craig Martin, who replaced Patosi.

Highlands Park broke the deadlock five minutes after the restart of the second half as Peter Shalulile reacted quickest to head home Mbatha’s ball into the area.

McCarthy responded with another change as Teko Modise made way for Gift Links in the 70th minute.

The visitors became impatient in their bid to find the equaliser, and were reduced to long-range efforts in frustration.

The Citizens opted for their final change of the game as Allan Katterega was brought on for Siphelele Mthembu with minutes left in the clash.

Highlands Park doubled their lead and put the game to bed in the 83rd minute when former Orlando Pirates striker Tendai Ndoro opened his account for his new club to secure a hard-fought 2-0 victory, and put and end to City’s unbeaten streak in the Absa Premiership.

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