Cape Town City coach Benni McCarthy acknowledged that his inexperience might have cost his side after not utilising one of his experienced players, Ayanda Patosi, in the MTN8 final defeat to SuperSport United. United were crowned champions after beating City 4-2 in a penalty shoot-out at Durban’s Moses Mabhida Stadium on Saturday. The match ended 1-1 after extra time. The former Bafana striker‚ in his first job as a professional coach‚ also gave credit to his counterpart and former Bafana teammate Eric Tinkler, 47, admitting his experience played a big role in the outcome. SuperSport goalkeeper Ronwen Williams‚ who saved Lyle Lakay and Judas Moseamedi’s spot kicks‚ was the hero for his side as United won their second top eight trophy and a cool R8m in prize money. McCarthy conceded that perhaps he should have brought on Patosi in the second half to help his team’s course in what was his tenth match.
Would you like to comment on this article?
Sign up (it's quick and free) or sign in now.
Please read our Comment Policy before commenting.
Subscribe now to unlock this article.
Support BusinessLIVE’s award-winning journalism for R129 per month (digital access only).
There’s never been a more important time to support independent journalism in SA. Our subscription packages now offer an ad-free experience for readers.
Cancel anytime.
Questions? Email helpdesk@businesslive.co.za or call 0860 52 52 00. Got a subscription voucher? Redeem it now.