Kaizer Chiefs coach Steve Komphela is boldly predicting that Saturday’s Soweto derby against Orlando Pirates could be a watershed game and provide a future benchmark for domestic football as both mentors favour a 3-4-3 approach, which is best suited to the domestic style. "This is one match I think is going to be a defining one‚" Komphela said. "From a tactical point of view‚ the set-up for both teams is similar. Both play 3-4-3, and you can see how Orlando Pirates will be coming. "If you look at teams playing with three defenders — look at Maritzburg United‚ Pirates and Chiefs. [Platinum Stars coach] Roger de Sa tried it in the game against SuperSport United. Eric Tinkler has tried it. "There is something about this concept of the three-man defence," Komphela said. "Orlando Pirates are playing it so well‚ we are playing it so well. So I want to see what happens‚" he said of Saturday’s clash at Soccer City. Komphela said he was convinced he would be at home in front of the televisio...
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