Dynamos started the new National First Division season by sharing the glory with Milano United FC, when they played to a 1-1 draw at the Giyani Stadium on Sunday afternoon.
Although the visitors opened the scoring in the 31st minute, Dynamos did not panic. They continued to play like a united team and the equaliser came via Thomas Mabitsela on the stroke of full time. It was the first league match for Dynamos' head coach, Mr Joel Masutha, and his assistant, Mr Moses Muthelo, who was appointed last week.
FC AK and African Warriors scored one goal apiece in their equally contested game at the Eldorado Park Stadium. The visitors from the Free State were the first to find the net in the 18th minute and FC AK responded within the space of two minutes.
Another match which ended in a 1-1 draw was between United FC and Santos. It was played at the Botshabelo Stadium. Mpumalanga Black Aces beat Roses United 2-1 at the Puma Rugby Stadium in Witbank.
Polokwane City had it tough when they suffered a 1-3 defeat at the hands of Sivutsa Stars at the Kanyamazane Stadium in Nelspruit. Blackburn Rovers lost 0-1 to FC Cape Town at the Philipi Stadium in Cape Town and Jomo Cosmos lost 0-1 to Vasco da Gama at the Parow Park Stadium in Cape Town. The match between Thanda Royal Zulu and Witbank Spurs ended in a 2-1 victory for Thanda.