Kaizer Chiefs were hammered 4-0 by Dutch outfit FC Utrecht on Friday afternoon in a training preseason match.
Amakhosi coach Nasreddine Nabi opted to start with the majority of the team that went down 2-1 to Vitesse on Tuesday but the decision backfired. The team failed to find their rhythm throughout the game which allowed Utrecht to play with freedom.
The Dutch side enjoyed most of the possession in the early stages, and it came as no surprise when Siebe Horemans slotted home from close range after Chiefs failed to deal with a set-piece.
Kaizer Chiefs lose to Utrecht, questions asked
Utrecht dominated possession throughout the half against a toothless Amakhosi side.
Adrian Blake’s brace in the second half took the game away from Kaizer Chiefs as Utrecht piled on the pressure.
Coach Nasreddine Nabi responded by ringing the changes for the final 30 minutes by changing the entire team, but that was a little too late as the fourth goal came in late on.
How did Kaizer Chiefs players perform against Utrecht?
Standout performers
Thabo Cele
“The Mayor” showed why he is highly rated in the PSL. Having only joined Amakhosi in January, the 28-year-old looked lively in midfield and often combined with Nkosingiphile Ngcobo and Makabi Lilepo.
Nkosingiphile Ngcobo
The 25-year-old looked dangerous going forward, and often the Dutch defence struggled to contain him. He looked much more in control when he had to ball compared to MduduzI Shabalala
Makabi Lilepo
The Congolese once again showed up and was a nuisance on the right-hand side. He is a sure starter for Nasreddine Nabi and it’s easy to see why.
Kaizer Chiefs Players who disappointed against Utrecht
Brandon Petersen
The experienced keeper looked vulnerable every time the Utrecht players entered the 18-yard area. He failed to organize his defense and at times he couldn’t deal with crosses. He was to blame for two goals of the three goals he conceded.
Miguel Inacio
The Angolan defender was often found wanting and failed to deal with a number of dangerous attacks. His partnership with Nkhanyiso Shinga and Aden McCarthy looks suspect but might improve as the season continues.
Kaizer Chiefs will be back in action Saturday against NEC Nijmegen and will look to improve from Utrecht defeat.
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