Kaizer Chiefs have found their range as everything looks to be all smiles again. The Amakhosi followed the 4-0 win over Chippa United with a 2-1 win over SuperSport United. It is the first time that Chiefs will record back-to-back wins this season.
The win takes Chiefs to fifth on the log, three points behind SuperSport United and a further four behind league leaders Mamelodi Sundowns.
The turn of events should gladden the heart of fans and the gaffer Stuart Baxter. As things stand, the coach is not entirely satisfied with Chiefs performance against SuperSport. Baxter condemned Chiefs performance in the first half of the game but was happier with their second-half display. He felt his boys’ first-half display was a misinterpretation of the game plan.
Chiefs were hard-pressed by SuperSport but did enough to secure the three points with a brace from Bernard Parker and two assists from Keagan Dolly. Parker’s two goals took him top of the club’s scoring chart in the Premier Soccer League era.
Speaking after the game, Baxter said it was tough for him in the first half. He thought his wards were disjointed, and they misunderstood the game plan. He had to change things for the second half and half time chat with the team seemed to do the trick as their second-half display was tactically better.
Baxter believes his side was a lot more dangerous in the second half despite playing a low block at times.
Speaking on injuries in the side, he said the closest to returning from the medics was Dube and Leo Castro. He said they were back to training but had to get match fit.
Baxter couldn’t give details on the extent of Bernard’s injury but believes it’s a bit of a hamstring. On Khama, he said his substitution was a precaution to give fresh legs a little run-out.
He commended the boys for putting themselves in the line of fire but demanded more as the side was far from hitting its stride.