Stellenbosch FC and ten-man Sekhukhune United shared the spoils in a 1-1 draw in the Betway Premiership on Saturday afternoon.
Veteran goalkeeper Sage Stephens made a landmark 100th appearance for the club, whereas Siphesihle Mkhize replaced Thabang Monare on the side of Babina Noko.
Maroons were out blazing and took the lead on six minutes when Chumani Butsaka capitalised on Fawaaz Basadien's delivery to find the net.
January signing Thato Khiba looked to double the lead after a few minutes from a supply by Kazie Godswill, but he was prevented by a strong save from goalkeeper Badra Ali Sangare.
Babina Noko bounced back midway in the first period when a ball to the edge of the box found Sipho Mbule who needed no second invitation.
Sekhukhune's fortunes changed though a minute to the half-hour mark after Mkhize got his marching orders for a coming-together in the field of play.
Mbule didn't conclude the match and was substituted a minute to halftime for Linda Mntambo before Tresor Yamba came on for Daniel Cardoso.
Pacey fullback Devon Titus should've restored the lead right inside the second half from a delivery by Godswill, but he disappointingly fluffed his lines.
Maroons continued enjoying the lion share of chances a little later where defender Ismael Toure found himself in unfamiliar territory only to go well off target.
Coach Steve Barker looked to the bench in the closing stages and brought on new signing Lesiba Nku for his debut with Godswill sacrificed.
Both teams went looking for the winner well inside the final minutes, but in the end had to settle for a point each.
Confirmed line-ups:
Stellenbosch: Stephens, Nduli, Phili, Butsaka, Enyinnaya, De Jong, Khiba, Basadien, Moloisane, Titus, Toure
Subs: Masuluke, Onyango, Mdaka, Jurgens, Jabaar, Palace, Mini, Nku, Cupido
Sekhukhune United: TBA
Subs: TBA