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Former Masandawana defender reacts to 1-0 win over Amakhosi, saying Soweto giants still have the upper hand
After Mamelodi Sundowns clinched a 1-0 win over Kaizer Chiefs in the Premier Soccer League (PSL) on Thursday night, retired defender Jethro Mohlala explains why the Soweto giants still enjoy a good lead.
‘Lovers’, however, has expressed satisfaction that coach Pitso Mosimane’s troops managed to close the gap with the record leaders, saying he expects coach Ernst Middendorp’s men to lose two of their three league games. remaining.
As it stands, the Chiefs lead PSL’s record goal difference as they are stuck with the reigning PSL champions with 53 points at the top, and both have three games to finish the current campaign.
“I think the Sundowns win means a lot in terms of confidence and morale when it comes to their progress. I like the fact that they scored in the first half against Chiefs, ”said Mpohlala. objective.
“I think they should have scored more as I feel like they are not scoring enough and that maybe due to the coronavirus breakout or the players could be rusty. I’m not sure if it’s working in his favor or not. “
The former Wits University left-back also expects Amakhosi to lose his matches against Bidvest Wits, Chippa United and Baroka, while the former African champions are scheduled to face Bakgaga Ba Mphahlele, Polokwane City and Black Leopards.
“I just think that beating the Chiefs was motivation and I just wish the Chiefs can lose their next two games and the Sundowns can win their two and lose or draw one,” he added.
“I hope Sundowns can go on and earn their Kaizer Chiefs still have edge over Mamelodi Sundowns in PSL title race – Mohlala. However, I must make it clear that I don’t want the Chiefs to win this title, but I must make a fair comment because I played soccer.
“I don’t want to sound unprofessional, but I need to make it clear that the Chiefs have the upper hand and the upper hand to win this title because they have goals. The sunsets should score more goals.
“I remember we had the same situation in 1999 where the Sundowns had goals and the Chiefs had to score more goals to win the title. They had to score five, but they scored two and lost the title on goal difference ”.
On which team faces pressure, as they have to clinch wins in the remaining three matches, former international Bafana Bafana says the Natuena-based club faces more pressure.
“Both teams are great clubs, Sundowns must win this one because the president [Patrice Motsipe] He has invested a lot and that goes for Chiefs, ”continued Mohlala.
“The Sundowns are champions and that runs in their blood, lifting theirs will be a record, and making them No. 10.
“The Sundowns are under pressure because they have the experience to win that title, but for the Chiefs, what’s more, it’s about pride at this stage in my opinion, the hunger is there for the Sundowns while for the Chiefs it’s about getting back their glory and save your pride.
“Let’s see how these two teams do in the last few games, but I have to be honest, the Chiefs have an advantage over the Sundowns. I am also happy that the swallows are back. “
