Arthur Zwane slams ‘horrible defending’ after AmaZulu’s MTN8 heartbreak
Arthur Zwane did not mince his words after AmaZulu’s 4-3 extra-time defeat to Sekhukhune, blaming costly lapses and missed chances for their MTN8 quarter-final exit.
AmaZulu coach Arthur Zwane criticized his team's performance after their 4-3 extra-time loss to Sekhukhune United in the MTN8 quarter-final. Despite taking an early lead through Thando Ngwenya, Zwane felt his side failed to capitalize on their dominance, allowing Sekhukhune to regain control. "I think the first 25 minutes we were in control of the game," Zwane stated.
However, he admitted to urging his players to manage the final moments of the first half more effectively, signaling that there were only three minutes left and suggesting they slow down the game. This tactic allowed Sekhukhune to equalize shortly before half-time through a deflected effort by Tshepo Mokoena. Zwane was particularly harsh on his team's defending after the break, describing it as "horrible."
He was especially frustrated by Ellis Ramala's run which led to Sekhukhune's third goal. Despite showing character to recover from 3-1 down, scoring two goals themselves, AmaZulu ultimately lost the match. Zwane felt they should have scored more quickly to end the game in regulation time, lamenting that they didn't go on to win the game in regulation time.
For Zwane, the defeat served as a painful reminder for AmaZulu to be more ruthless at both ends of the pitch.
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