Arrows ready for ‘war’ against winless AmaZulu
DURBAN football fans must expect a war when Lamontville Golden Arrows face AmaZulu in the Durban derby at Sugar Ray Xulu Stadium in Clermont on Saturday.
Abafana Bes’thende will battle with Usuthu in an Absa Premiership showdown scheduled for a 3pm kick-off.
Arrows midfielder Danny Venter is bracing for a bruising battle.
“It is going to be a war against AmaZulu. Those guys desperately need these points. We’ll be more careful when we play against them, we can’t take them for granted. They are a good team and they have good players in their team. That’s what will make the game more interesting,” Venter explained.
Arrows are favourites to win as they have displayed good form in the two games they’ve played in the township venue. They have amassed maximum points at Sugar Ray, scoring three goals and conceding one. Maritzburg United and Chippa United failed to dethrone Arrows in Clermont.
Usuthu have suffered two defeats away from home, at the expense of Polokwane City and Highlands Park. AmaZulu are yet to register a win in the new season.
“We do not consider ourselves as favourites going into the game against AmaZulu. We treat all our opponents the same and I don’t think we can call ourselves favourites against any team,” Venter added.
Usuthu have claimed one point out of the possible 12. That point was from a goalless draw against Orlando Pirates. The poor start to the season has put pressure on coach Cavin Johnson who has reportedly been warned to turn the tide.
Venter said: “We are ready for AmaZulu. We had more time to prepare for our encounter against them. We are still undefeated at home and we want to protect that record. We told ourselves at the start of the season that we have to make sure that we win most of our home games.
“The support that we are getting at Clermont is what pushes us (to do well).”