It’s a tough one against Arrows, admits City’s Seedat
IT DOESN’T matter where you look at the PSL standings, tomorrow’s penultimate round of fixtures will have a huge influence on the various outcomes.
Whether you focus on the two title-contenders at the top, the middle, where there is an almighty scrap to get into top eight, or the relegation battle at the bottom, there is very little room for error.
Cape Town City, in turn, are desperate to finish the season in third position, which is why the clash with Golden Arrows at Athlone Stadium tomorrow (7.30pm kickoff) is just as crucial if they are to achieve their objective.
City coach Eric Tinkler has been vocal about his desire to have depth in the
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squad. Truth be told, the Citizens are probably not exactly where they need to be in this regard – and, no doubt, Tinkler will be looking to strengthen a few areas next season.
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have to worry. In Ebrahim Seedat and Mozambican Edmilson Dove, City have two of the more accomplished flank defenders in the PSL. Each player has his own strengths, but it offers Tinkler the opportunity to select on a horses-for-courses policy, safe in the knowledge that he trusts both players to always deliver of their best.
“It’s a tough one against Arrows,” said Seedat. “They’re a good side, they keep the ball and always play with a good shape. But, for us, this is a must-win because we want to secure a third-placed finish. It’s our home game and we have to make that count. We’ve been good at home this season and we just have to make sure that we stick to our game plan.”
At the summit Wits and Sundowns can ill-afford to drop points tomorrow night. Whoever loses could well hand the initiative to the other. The Clever Boys are in pole position and they just need to make sure they win their remaining two games and the title’s in the bag. But, in the PSL, it’s never that simple. There are no easy games.
Wits host Polokwane City in Johannesburg, while Sundowns take on Maritzburg United in Pretoria.
Meanwhile, Ajax head for Soweto with more than a dash of confidence after winning their last three games. The Cape side is likely to find the fixture against Orlando Pirates (7.30pm kickoff) a rather daunting one, though, especially because the under-performing Buccaneers are determined to turn around what has definitely been a dismal season. The Soweto club (10th on the log) is still in with a shot at a top-ight finish, though, and they’ll be motivated to put one over the Urban Warriors tomorrow.