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The Colombian became the first Amakhosi forward to score this season, but his boss feels he could have done more.
Kaizer Chiefs coach Gavin Hunt thinks age is catching up with his forward Leonardo Castro and says the 31-year-old could have fired the Soweto giants to victory in a 2-2 Premier Soccer draw. League on Saturday against Golden Arrows at Sugar Ray Xulu Stadium.
Castro took a double in the second half that, however, failed to inspire the Chiefs to victory as they allowed their opponents to tie with 20 minutes to go.
While Castro became the first Chiefs forward to have his name on the scoresheet in seven games this season, his coach feels the Colombian could have scored more had he not missed some clear opportunities.
“Castro scored, I thought he worked hard, but he could have scored five goals,” Hunt told the Chiefs media according to Front Runner.
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“He missed two, three chances in the first half, good chances too, much easier than the ones he scored. I’m happy for him, he works hard, but he’s obviously at an age where he can’t go for the full 90 minutes. We are doing the best we can and we hope it is good. “
After completing his double, Castro was finally replaced by Bernard Parker in the 76th minute.
Before his double, it was Golden Arrows who took the lead in the match when Siboniso Conco converted from the penalty spot after Willard Katsande was found guilty of fouling Zolani Nkombela inside the area.
Referee Olani Kwinda signaled the point after Katsande appeared to have gone for the ball without knocking down Conco.
“I don’t think it was a penalty. I think it was a bad decision, ”Hunt said.
In the tie, the Chiefs failed to win for the fourth straight game in all competitions, leaving Hunt frustrated and ruining missed opportunities.
“I thought we had the game under control. We created so many opportunities, but you can see why we haven’t scored. The chances we really lost, one on one with the goalkeeper in the first half, could have been three out of four, ”Hunt said.
“The second half we also played some good things. And then defend that it has also been a problem. From where we’ve been to where we are, I’m disappointed, but it’s a good sign. We expected more, that’s for sure. “
After playing Swallows FC on Tuesday in their next league game, the Chiefs will fly to Cameroon on Thursday for the preliminary round of the Caf Champions League on Friday, the date of the first leg against PWD Bamenda.
