CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA – JANUARY 05: Cape Town City Head coach Muhsin Ertugral during the Betway Premiership match between Cape Town City and Kaizer Chiefs at DHL Cape Town Stadium on January 05, 2025 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by Shaun Roy/Gallo Images)
Cape Town City caretaker coach Muhsin Ertugral says they need to quickly forget the win over Kaizer Chiefs as they take on Orlando Pirates this week.
Ertugral made a winning return to coaching in the Premiership after the Citizens defeated Chiefs 1-0 on Sunday evening.
“The boys were unbelievable today, disciplined, organized because I knew against Kaizer Chiefs you have these counter-attacks,” Ertugral told SuperSport.
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“In the last third, last decision, combination, we could have went to half-time with the lead. Chiefs attacking pattern and formation we knew it, it’s a quality team but you can counter.
“We could’ve got a second and third one on a counter. I’m really proud of the boys today.
“What I saw in the beginning is that the team played in patches, so wanted to play as a collective. I think we had synergy, that’s one of the reasons why we could score through the counter. We have young players and if we’re patient we can be very successful.”
City now turn their attention to Pirates on Wednesday evening, with the Buccaneers aiming to continue their winning form.
“Orlando Pirates at the moment one of the best teams not only in South Africa but in the continent,” he added.
“We need to get over this performance as quickly as possible and we’ll see, because both teams can play a very tactical approach,” the former Chiefs coach added.
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