While Bidvest Wits suffered defeat on Saturday, TS Galaxy secured a vital 1-0 win over CNaPS Sport in the first leg of their second round CAF Confederation Cup tie.
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The Clever Boys suffered a 1-0 defeat away to Young Buffaloes on Saturday, although Gavin Hunt's men were given a bye in the preliminary round.
Galaxy, who are in their maiden Confederation Cup campaign, after overcoming Saint Louis Suns United in the preliminary round with a 2-0 aggregate win.
The Nedbank Cup champions made a delightful start to the encounter, with Sanele Barns firing home the opening goal after just five minutes.
Dan Malesela's troops were able to hold that lead for the opening 45 minutes, although the visitors were not shy with their tackles as Sihle Nduli was forced off with a broken wrist.
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The hosts remained resolute throughout the second stanza against Sport and will now take a 1-0 lead into the second leg, just as they did in the previous round.
Galaxy will now turn their focus to next week's GladAfrica Championship encounter with Ajax Cape Town before they take on Sport in the second leg a week later.
