Kaizer Chiefs edged a step closer to their first trophy in eight years when they defeated Royal AM 2-1 in a Nedbank Cup quarter-final match played at Chartsworth Stadium, Durban, on Sunday evening.
A Thabo Matlaba own goal in the 36th minute, and a Yusuf Maart penalty in the 102nd minute of extra-time ensured Chiefs' passage into the semi-finals, where they will meet Orlando Pirates.
21-year-old Midfielder, Samkelo Zwane's contribution in the middle of the park, was one of the main factors that led to Amakhosi's victory, according to head coach, Arthur Zwane.
"We started brightly and controlled the space. Mangethe (Samkelo Zwane) gave us that edge in terms of dictating terms in the middle," said Zwane as quoted by The Citizen. https://www.citizen.co.za/sport/soccer/local-soccer/zwane-explains-how-chiefs-forced-royal-am-errors-in-cup-tie/
"They are a ball playing team and once you give them space they can hurt you at any given time.
"So, we had to first control and also utilise the space that is created when their fullbacks go forward.
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"For the better part of the game we managed to do that. We controlled them but obvious lapses in concentration in dead ball situations made us give them hope.
"But that was a wake up call and we looked like we could get a goal at any given time."
Having disposed of Royal AM, Chiefs will turn their attention to the business of hunting for the Caf Champions league spot in the coming weekend.
They travel to Peter Mokaba Stadium on Sunday 22 April to face Sekhukhune United at 15:00.
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