Bradley Grobler almost scored 100 Premier Soccer League goals in the 1-1 draw between SuperSport United and Royal AM.
Grobler’s first-half strike against Royal AM saw him level with Mamelodi Sundowns’ Peter Shalulile in the goalscoring charts with nine goals.
However, Grobler’s greater achievement is to join the exclusive group of players who have scored 100 goals or more in the Premier Soccer League, as he is currently just one goal behind.
Grobler will certainly join a list led by Siyabonga Nomvethe, who has played for Orlando Pirates, Kaizer Chiefs and AmaZulu among other teams. Nomvethe sits on the throne with 123 PSL strikes to his name.
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“Bhele” is followed by Sundowns legends Daniel “Mambush” Mudau and Mabhuti Khenyeza, who both scored 110 times, and Emmanuel “Tico-Tico” Bucuane has 104 goals. Collins Mbesuma, who won the Lesley Manyathela Golden Boot twice, rounded out the top five with 103 goals.
Gavin Hunt’s men broke the deadlock in the 25th minute through Grobler’s header, as he got on the end of a good Matsatsantsa A Pitori corner. The hosts pulled one back through Kabelo Mahlasela’s strike to ensure their side went into the half-time break level.
Grobler came close to scoring a brace and his 100th goal just after the hour mark, but his effort was denied when he headed in from Grant Margerman’s pass.
Shibobo
Regardless of the wet conditions, SuperSport and Royal AM dised out an entertaining game of football, with high-flying tackles, a strong challenge paired with a shibobo or two, much to the delight of supporters in KwaZulu-Natal based in the arena.
Matsatsantsa A Pitori remains in second place on the log, which can still change however, depending on the results of Richards Bay and Sekhukhune, which kicked off shortly after this meeting.
Natal Rich Boys have been the surprise package this season, as they have also spent some time in second place for a few match days in their debut season in the DStv Premiership.