Cape Town - Marumo Gallants claimed their first-ever win in the DStv Premiership when they edged out SuperSport United 2-1 at the Lucas Moripe Stadium on Saturday evening.
Lerato Lamola's late goal earned Bahlabane Ba Ntwa the victory, which elevated the team to 15th place on the league standings, while Matsatsantsa slipped down to the fourth spot on the log.
Matsatsantsa got off to the perfect start as they broke the deadlock through their in-form marksman Thamsanqa Gabuza just four minutes into the encounter.
The former Lamontville Golden Arrows star hit the back of the net from close range to hand SuperSport a 1-0 lead and it was his third goal in as many league games.
However, the hosts took their foot off the pedal after taking the lead and they allowed Bahlabane Ba Ntwa to apply some pressure on their defence.
Parity was restored by Sede Junior Dion, who fired past keeper Ronwen Williams from close range in the 37th minute and the score was 1-1 at the interval.
Creative midfielders Jamie Webber and Sipho Mbule were introduced by SuperSport head coach Kaitano Tembo before the start of the second half as the hosts looked to restore their lead.
However, Matsatsantsa struggled to create clear cut chances for their lethal strikers Gabuza and Bradler Grobler with the Gallants defence also looking solid and compact.
Iqraam Rayners played a good cross into the Gallants box, but goalkeeper Washington Arubi came off his line to intercept the ball before Gabuza could attack it and score.
Arubi was a busy man in the latter stages of the game as he tipped a shot from Mbule over the crossbar as the two teams both pushed for a late goal.
The visitors scored late when substitute Lerato Lamola hit the back of the net with five minutes left on the clock and his goal earned Gallants a 2-1 win over SuperSport on the night.