Da Cruz Backs Chiefs’ Game Model Ahead Of Soweto Derby

Kaizer Chiefs head coach Fernando da Cruz says they have great confidence in the game model after defeating TS Galaxy 3-0 in the Carling Knockout on Tuesday night.

A hat-trick from Wandile Duba sent Chiefs to the quarter-finals of the tournament, ending their four-match winless run in domestic football.

The Amakhosi coach claims that while they were able to score three goals on the day, there have been better performances this season.

“The difference is efficiency,” Da Cruz told SuperSport after the game.

“Today we made a good game, but sometimes we made a better game, and we didn’t win and I hope that now it’s the starter for us to keep confidence and we continue on this way.”

Chiefs will now turn their focus to the Soweto Derby against Orlando Pirates on Saturday afternoon.

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“We’re having confidence in our model game but not in the efficiency and I hope we get ready and since this evening, we’re going to recover and we will prepare the game for this Saturday,” Da Cruz added.

Pirates will also enter the clash in fine form after securing back-to-back 3-0 wins in the CAF Champions League and Carling Knockout in the last few days.

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