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Steve Barker's Stellenbosch FC hold sway over Eric Tinkler's Sekhukhune United in MTN8 semi
Stellenbosch FC Devon Titus celebrates his goal against Sekhukhune United in the MTN8 first-leg semi-final at Danie Craven Stadium. Picture: BackpagePix
Steve Barker may have played down the stranglehold he holds over managerial rival Eric Tinkler in the build-up to this MTN8 semifinal first-leg, but Barker was once again the one smiling after Stellenbosch FC comfortably beat Sekhukhune United 2-0 at the Danie Craven Stadium on Saturday evening.
The victory was Barker's eighth success over a Tinkler-coached side after previously dominating the iKapa derby when the former Bafana Bafana midfielder was at the helm of now-relegated Cape Town City.
But not even a change of teams and cities have been able to improve Tinkler's fortunes.
It's hard though to imagine how this first-leg could have gone better for Barker and his Stellies troops.
The only disappointment on the night for the home side was Ashley Cupido limping off after just seven minutes due to injury again, but this was compensated for with substitute Lesiba Nku delivering an inspired performance.
