Chiefs' Zwane says Du Preez did not understand 'what we wanted him to do' in Gallants draw

Kaizer Chiefs coach Arthur Zwane was disappointed with his side's 1-1 draw against Marumo Gallants on Sunday.

A goal from Mahlatse Makudubela put the hosts in front in the 12th minute, and they seemed to be set for all three points, but Ismael Toure was sent off in the 66th minute, and Chiefs took advantage with an equaliser via Zitha Macheke to grab a point at the death.

Zwane was not satisfied with his team's performance and singled out Ashley Du Preez for criticism.

"We had to change the formation. We had to push everyone forward, especially create width and have depth with Caleb now upfront," Zwane told SuperSport TV.

"But I don't think Ashley [Du Preez] understood what we wanted him to do; we said when Caleb goes, don't follow him, just stay in the pockets.

"You are going to get those balls free there, and that's why we had to bring on Sabelo [Radebe]," Sabelo understands those pockets.

"But also he [Du Preez] wanted to carry the ball, sometimes when he doesn't carry the ball, he just kicks the ball forward, and it's unlike him.

"But like I've been saying, it's a work in progress. We know we are going to get it right, but I'm obviously disappointed. Today we deserved better even though we did not play well.

"But we should have done better in terms of converting, though we didn't have clear-cut chances. We had numbers inside the box; we just had to pick one and score, just like we scored from a dead-ball situation."

Zwane and Chiefs will come up against SuperSport United and Gavin Hunt on Saturday evening as the Premiership resumes.

Kick-off is at 20:00.