After missing last weekend's Premier Soccer League (PSL) opener against Baroka in Polokwane, Cape Town City coach Benni McCarthy was back in the dug-out to oversee his side as they took on Stellenbosch FC at Athlone Stadium on Saturday.
Christopher David's early goal was enough for City to claim a narrow 1-0 victory over PSL's new boys Stellenbosch FC as the two sides clashed in a temper-flared first Western Cape derby.
The second half had a fierce atmosphere and a few tasty challenges but failed to produce any goals as the Citizens hung on to claim all three points.