Coach Eric Tinkler’s men got an early lead when Thabiso Kutumela beat Usuthu goalkeeper Siyabonga Mbatha.
Kutumela extended United’s lead but he had faulted am an opponent to create a one on one
In the second half AmaZulu had the team of choice pinned in their half for most of the second stanza with the home side waiting to pounce on the counter-attack.
AmaZulu gave United a scare towards the end of the match with Richard Ofori having to keep the ball out of his net.
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