Kaizer Chiefs Player Ratings: Samkelo Zwane shines as Dube struggles against Royal AM

Did not have much to do.

Petersen was never seriously tested as he was well-protected by his defence.  He was substituted at half-time.

Worked hard on the right flank.

Frosler took up advanced positions high up the pitch, but failed to make a significant impact in the first half. However, he had a decent game overall.

Solid display by the Mozambican star.

Dove was a tireless runner down the right wing who helped the team by providing the necessary width and he was never seriously tested defensively. 

An improved performance.

Ngezana played well on his return to the starting line-up - making well-timed interceptions and clearances while also being comfortable on the ball.

Neutralised Samir Nurkovic. 

Mathoho was able to keep his former teammate quiet - winning their ground and aerial duels. He was substituted after the restart.

Tried too hard to impress.

Nange operated as a defensive midfielder and he was aggressive at times which led to his booking. However, he did play some accurate passes. 

Couldn't impress after being handed a rare start.

Alexander failed to impose himself on the match and take control as he would have liked. He was substituted after the restart.

Tried to make things happen for Chiefs.

Ngcobo put in a good, energetic performance - combing well with his teammates. However, he couldn't create meaningful chances for his teammates. 

Operated on the left side of the attack. 

Mashiane took up unusual positions as Chiefs did well to press Royal AM back into their own half, but he didn't pose a threat to the opposition when in possession of the ball.

Chiefs' best attacker on the day.

Dolly looked sharp and eager to make runs behind Royal AM's defence. He scored a wonderful goal from a free-kick.

Full of running in his first match for the first team.

However, the Royal defence ensured that he enter their box with the ball and chances did fall for him during his time on the pitch.

Replaced Mathoho and he looked solid in defence - making well-timed tackles and positioning himself well to make clearances or interceptions.

Looked shaky between the sticks after coming on at half-time and he was easily beaten by Gamildien. 

Stamped his authority in midfield after coming on a few minutes into the second half and his goal-bound shot was handled by Gamildien and Dolly scored from the resultant set-piece.

His marking and positioning were poor after being introduced after the hour-mark and he was to blame when Gamildien scored. 

Too late to warrant a rating as they came on very late.