PREMIER SOCCER LEAGUE
Chiefs coach Solinas pitches a loss excuse
Kaizer Chiefs coach Giovanni Solinas slammed a bumpy‚ overly grassed pitch after Chiefs’ goalless Premiership draw against Highlands Park at Makhulong Stadium on Tuesday. The pitch‚ from far‚ looked well grassed and even. However‚ closer inspection showed that under the grass it was quite uneven. Solinas said that this‚ along with the small size of the field‚ was a big factor in Chiefs being largely outplayed by Highlands‚ and unable to add to their three wins in succession coming into the game. "Both teams played well. "For us it was a difficult game because the dimensions of the field are small‚ and the grass [pitch] is no good‚" he said. "So for us to play combinations was difficult. We created chances to win the game. It’s a pity we did not convert these chances. But I am happy because my players tried to win the game until the last minute. "Congratulations to Highlands Park because they were fighting to get the result. I think the result is fair. "I repeat‚ it’s not easy to pla...
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