Da Cruz refuses to blame Petersen for Chiefs’ exit from the MTN8
Petersen was at fault for the Arrows goal when was caught out by Khulekani Shezi's cross-cum-shot.
Kaizer Chiefs coach Fernando Da Cruz has sidestepped blaming goalkeeper Brandon Petersen for the team's early exit from the MTN8. The Bafana Bafana outfit faced an early setback after a 1-0 defeat to Golden Arrows at the FNB Stadium on Sunday. The decisive moment came in the 53rd minute when Arrows' Khulekani Shezi's cross-cum-shot caught out Petersen, who was out of position at his near post.
Da Cruz, speaking to SuperSport TV, emphasized that the team missed several chances during the match, and attributed the loss to a lack of efficiency. He reiterated that he would review the goal, but was quick to clarify that he doesn't consider the loss to be solely the fault of one player. With the defeat behind them, Chiefs will soon return to action in the Betway Premiership, facing Sekhukhune United at the FNB Stadium on Wednesday night.
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