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Chippa United edge closer to retaining PSL status after Royal AM walkover

There was drama at Chatsworth Stadium after the Chilli Boys entered the pitch and lined up with no opposition

Chippa United have taken pole position in the Premier Soccer League promotion/relegation play-offs after earning three points from their abandoned match against Royal AM on Tuesday.

The Eastern Cape side walked onto the Chatsworth Stadium pitch without their opponents, completed pre-match formalities like observing a minute of silence for Covid-19 victims, before the kick-off whistle was blown by the referee.

The whistle was blown again immediately to end the match and Chippa walked off.

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After all due protocols were followed, the game is considered to have taken place despite Royal AM not stepping onto the pitch.