Kaizer Chiefs returned to action on Wednesday evening when they hosted Cape Town Spurs at the FNB Stadium.
The match was played behind closed doors due to their recent crowd troubles however this didn’t seem to affect Chiefs in the opening exchanges. If anything, Cavin Johnson’s side played some of the best football we’ve seen from them in the opening quarter.
It took the hosts just 15 minutes to take the lead after Yusuf Maart’s pin-point cross was headed home by Edson Castillo. Take a look at the goal below.
At the time of posting, the scoreline read 2-0 to the Glamour Boys after 25 minutes of play. Ranga Chivaviro grabbed the second goal with a sharp finish from close range.
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Kaizer Chiefs vs Cape Town Spurs: NO fans allowed
The Glamour Boys are used to filled stadiums however tonight’s match was played at a completely empty FNB Stadium. Take a look at the incredible scenes below.
Starting lineups
Kaizer Chiefs XI: Khune, Dove, Ditlhokwe, Msimango, Frosler, Maart, Castillo, Nk. Ngcobo, Shabalala, Dolly, Chivaviro.
Subs: Bvuma, Hlanti, Kwinika, Nj. Ngcobo, Zwane, Matlou, Mmodi, Saile, Mdantsane.
Cape Town Spurs XI: Ramsbottom, Dortley, Lukhuebeni, Daniels, Haukongo, Moroole, Morton, Nel, Buchanan, Phewa, Moosa.
Subs: Dlamini, Mfecane, Baartman, Allie, Ryan, Ralani, Bern, Butsaka.
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In other news, Many Kaizer Chiefs fans were hoping to see Pule Mmodi in action against his side’s previous match against Arrows however the speedy winger was nowhere to be seen in Johnson’s match-day squad.
Chiefs lacked bite in attack and Mmodi would’ve undoubtedly provided them with some much needed pace in attack however here’s why Johnson opted against playing him.
According to Johnson, Mmodi was tactically sacrificed to ‘see something else’ from his side.
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Chiefs coach explains Mmodi absence
“Players like Ashley Du Preez, Edmilson Dove, and Pule Mmodi were not out because they were unavailable. It’s the change we tried so that we can see something else.” the Amakhosi coach said as quoted by FarPost.
“We tried to shuffle a little bit. There were some changes. I’m not saying there weren’t changes. I thought the team played better. I thought they put a good shift but they go home sad because they know in their hearts that they should have gotten a second goal.”
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