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The Downs coach hit the Zimbabwean for his alleged delaying tactics but the glove has responded
Baroka FC goalkeeper Elvis Chipezeze has dismissed allegations by Mamelodi Sundowns coach Pitso Mosimane that he is “the master” of wasting time in the Premier Soccer League (PSL).
Mosimane made the remarks after Baroka beat the Brazilians 1-0 in August, a result that risked Downs’ title challenge three games before the PSL season concluded.
Although Chipezeze was suspended from that match, his substitute Ayanda Dlamini appeared to be killing minutes, especially in the second half to frustrate Sundowns.
After the match, a seemingly angry Mosimane claimed that Dlamini had taken notes from the Zimbabwean to waste time, but Chipezeze says the Downs coach is wrong in his claim.
“They are not antics at all,” Chipezeze told CAJ News.
Rather, I call it game management. As a captain, sometimes if I perceive the danger coming from our opponents, I have to be smart, tactical, strategic and come up with maneuvers to manage the game.
“It is not always good that your opponents dictate the game. Rather, we should counter their strategy. I call that game management. “
Baroka entered the bubble fighting against relegation and avoided defeat against the big three of PSL.
Before defeating the Sundowns, Bakgaga ba Mphahlele beat the Orlando Pirates 1-1 as their bid to maintain their top-flight status gained momentum.
But what might be his bravest display was denying Kaizer Chiefs the league title after a 1-1 draw on the final day of the season.
After taking the lead through Khama Billiat, the Chiefs came within 31 minutes of clinching the league crown for the first time since 2015, but Manuel Kambala struck back at Baroka to cause one of the biggest upsets of the era of football. PSL.
“That game against Chiefs was a success,” Chipezeze said.
“We were fighting to avoid the coming relegation while the Chiefs wanted to claim the league title. So there was no way we would allow our opponents to kick us out of the Premiership.
“It’s not nice to be at the bottom of the league table every season. It must come to an end. We must start winning games and accumulate valuable points. We also hope to win trophies. “
The last time Baroka won a trophy was by claiming the 2018 Telkom Knockout Trophy.
The season just ended saw them reach the semi-finals of the Nedbank Cup, where they were eliminated by Bloemfontein Celtic.
