Soccer
Amakhosi excited, but wary─── MORGAN PIEK 13:02 Thu, 27 Aug 2020
It’s a big day in the Premier Soccer League, with two very important matches being contested on Thursday, and the results can determine the outcome of the league.
The action gets is underway at 15:30 at the Tuks Stadium in Pretoria, where Bloemfontein Celtic will be up against Wits.
Celtic are looking to break into the top eight, with the Students under the guidance of Gavin Hunt want to reclaim third.
In the big one today, the leaders Kaizer Chiefs will be up against the second placed and current champions, Mamelodi Sundowns.
The Chiefs coach, Ernst Middendorp, lamented the yellow card against Stellenbosch FC which saw his star striker, Samir Nurkovic, being suspended for this evening’s game.
The German tactician further added that they are excited about the big game, but they have to remain composed.
“We have to be focused. We have to show the competitive attitude‚ in particular, knowing what is at stake
“But we are excited. We are looking forward to having this game and we cannot wait.
“A game like this in the final stages, having only three games left after this, there is always something where you push yourself to a certain level of confidence.
“I will not say it is the final decision. It does not matter who is winning, it does not matter which result comes out of this match, but it will give a clear direction."
“I haven't really underestimated opponents. Not in this type of environment we are in. I think it is common sense, each and everybody has to do a job. They want to win; they have to fight for something.
“I think in every squad, there is a certain ambition, there is a certain way to play.”
Kick-off for this clash at the Orlando Stadium is at 18:00.
@MorganPiek OFM Sport
